Welcome to the Grant Hub section of Ice Hockey NSW — your central hub for funding opportunities relevant to individual ice hockey participants and clubs in NSW. Use this page to find grants currently open or upcoming, or to nominate new ones for inclusion.
Below you’ll see two main sections:
- Individual Grants — funding for players, coaches, officials, administrators
- Club Grants — grants aimed at clubs, equipment, events
Individual Grants
These grants assist individuals in sport for costs such as travel, competition fees, coaching, education, leadership or development. Eligibility, timing and amounts vary.
| Grant | Purpose / What It Covers | Key Details / Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Local Sporting Champions | Supports athletes, coaches or officials (typically aged 12–18) competing at state, national or international events (travel, accommodation, uniforms, equipment). | Multiple rounds per year via the Australian Sports Commission; amount ~$500–750 depending on distance. |
| Local Para Champions | For athletes aged 12–24 with a disability competing in para-events; assists with travel and competition costs. | Open in rounds (e.g. 2025-26 Round 2: 1 August–31 October). |
| Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) — Individual Grants | Supports women’s leadership and professional development in sport (governance, coaching, administration). | Applications usually close annually (next round via ASC). |
| Individual Development Sports Grant Program | Helps cover travel, registration and event costs for individuals selected to represent region/state/nation. | Example: closes 31 August 2025 for Maitland LGA. |
| Compensation Grant Program | For Paralympians whose Disability Support Pension is impacted by extended travel outside Australia for training/competition. | One round per year; amount depends on impact and circumstances. |
Local Council Grants for Individuals
Local Councils offer grants to residents to assist individuals representing their area, state, or country in sport. These grants can help cover costs such as travel, uniforms, equipment, competition fees, and recognise high-achieving athletes. Visit your local Council’s website or contact them for further information. Grant names may vary between councils, here are the commonly used Grant details below.
| Grant Name / Category | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Representative Sport Grant | Supports athletes, coaches, umpires, referees, or team managers representing their region, state, or country. |
| Individual Athlete Grant / Individual Development Grant | Assists individuals with costs such as travel, uniforms, equipment, and competition fees. |
| Sports Achievement Grant | Recognises high-achieving athletes selected to compete at higher levels. |
| Community Sporting Grant (Individual Category) | Supports individuals within a general community sport grant program. |
| Representative Donation / Donation to Athletes | One-off donations to individuals representing their area, state, or country. |
| Junior / Youth Representative Grant | Targeted at young athletes (typically under 18) representing their council, state, or country. |
Club Grants
These grants are targeted to clubs They may support participation programs, events, equipment, or facility upgrades.
| Grant / Program | Focus / Eligible Projects | Key Details / Application Status |
|---|---|---|
| Local Sport Grant Program (LSGP) | Grassroots clubs can fund upgrades, participation initiatives, facility improvements, equipment etc. Local Sport Grant Program | 2025 Closed, Stay tuned for 2026 Grant Application Details. 2025 Outcomes released February 2026 onwards. |
| ClubGRANTS | Local clubs in NSW provide grants to support community groups, sporting clubs, and not-for-profits with projects, facility upgrades, equipment, and programs that benefit the community. Club Grants | Dates vary, use the Find Your Local Grant Found search tool to find Grants for your Club. |
| Australian Sports Foundation (Swish / Future Stars Grant) | Provides sporting equipment support to grassroots clubs, junior clubs etc. Australian Sports Foundation | E.g. Swish Future Stars Grant opens in August 2025 Australian Sports Foundation |
| Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program | The key objectives of the Program align to the Office of Sport Strategic Plan ‘Everyone Plays Here’, with the specific objectives to: To promote wider access to these devices across NSW To support local sport and active recreational clubs or related incorporated organisations located in, or servicing, the most disadvantaged areas of NSW in purchasing an AED package. Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program | Closed 1 December 2025 |
Found another Grant? Email through the details to be added to share with your community.
