Overview
The Emerging Athlete Pathways program supports young Queensland athletes and officials to attend state, national, and international competitions. Funding is applied for by the athlete's sport organisation, not by the individual athlete.
Administered by: Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games (Queensland)
Status: Open, organisations can register eligible events and apply on behalf of athletes.
Who Can Apply
Eligible sport organisations applying on behalf of athletes and officials who are:
- Under 18 years of age
- Based in Queensland
- Travelling to compete at a state, national, or international level competition
The sport organisation (not the athlete) submits the application. If your coaching program is run as a sole trader, you'll need an incorporated organisation like Tiny Sports Limited to apply on your behalf.
What It Funds
- Travel and accommodation costs for athletes and officials travelling to competitions
- The competition must be recognised by the relevant state or national sporting body
Amount: Up to $800 per person per application.
Eligible Competitions
The competition must be:
- A state championship or representative competition
- A national championship or representative event
- An international competition representing Queensland or Australia
Recreational, club-level, or social competitions are not eligible.
How to Apply
- Identify an eligible competition your athletes are attending
- Register the event through the Sport and Recreation Queensland portal
- Submit applications for eligible athletes before the competition date
Contact Sport and Recreation Queensland on 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or visit sport.qld.gov.au for the current application process.
How Tiny Sports Can Help
If your coaching program operates as a sole trader and your athletes are competing at representative level, Tiny Sports can apply for Emerging Athlete Pathways funding on your behalf. Get in touch with the competition details and athlete information and we'll handle the application.