Sporting Schools

Sporting Schools is a $320 million Australian Government initiative designed to help schools increase children’s participation in sport and connect them with community sport opportunities.

Sporting Schools programs are provided free to children and their families to help students build the confidence and capability to be active for life.

To help achieve this, Sport Australia has partnered with more than 35 national sporting organisations (NSOs). There is a program for primary schools, and a targeted program for Year 7 and 8 students in secondary schools.

Funding applications are available during specific periods, so please put a reminder in your calendar to apply.

Application open dates 2026

Term 1, 2026 8am AEDT Monday 27 October 2025 – 5pm AEDT Friday 14 November 2025

Term 2, 2026 8am AEDT Monday 15 February 2026 – 5pm AEDT Friday 6 March 2026

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