This article is for Metro-Regional schools only, for Remote school article please go to: When can I apply for funding? (Remote)
Upcoming application dates
Term 4, 2026: 8am AEST Monday 3 August, 2026 - 5pm AEST Friday 21 August, 2026
Term 1, 2027: 8am AEDT Monday 26 October 2026 - 5pm AEDT Friday 13 November 2026
Term 2, 2027: 8am AEDT Monday 15 February 2027 - 5pm AEDT Friday 5 March 2027
Application dates for Term 3 and Term 4 2027 are yet to be confirmed and will be published on the Sporting Schools website.
Details about funding open and close dates will be available via the Sporting Schools website, our Sporting Schools Update (term newsletter) to registered schools and our social media accounts.
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If your school meets the registration and eligibility requirements, you will be able to apply for funding through your school account by accessing the ‘Grants’ tab once applications are open.
Can we submit an application after the funding close date?
No, once applications close, you will not be able to access the form to complete and submit a funding application.
If you are having issues accessing the form during the application period, contact Sporting Schools immediately on 1300 785 707.
NOTE:
- Sporting Schools is not obliged to cover costs for programs arranged before a funding outcome confirmation was supplied to a school. Schools run the risk of having to fund programs that have been organised and run without funding approval.