These grants support a network of 11 Regional Academies of Sport as part of its commitment to supporting young athletes in regional areas and future Olympic hopefuls.
Key information
- Status: Closed
- Grant amount: From $255,000 to $7,335,000
- Application opened: 16 December 2022
- Application closed: 9 June 2023, 5:00 pm
Program objective
Grant funding provides annual core as well as additional funding for the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS), which are entities providing sport and educational programs and events for talented athletes across NSW. Of the network of the 11 Academies, nine are operated as independent incorporated organisations and two are currently operated by the Office of Sport (South East Sports Academy and the Far West Academy of Sport).
Core funding supports Regional Academies to provide relevant, safe and aligned pathways programs for young athletes across NSW. Service provision encompasses coach development and a range of activities related to sport and education programs for athletes, working collaboratively with State Sporting Organisations, the NSW Institute of Sport and the Office of Sport.
Additional funding enables enhanced service delivery to athletes, coaches and officials in the Talent Pathway looking ahead to national and international events including the Brisbane Olympics. It allows Regional Academies to explore new opportunities and initiatives which enhance opportunities through stakeholder engagement.
Regional Academies are also funded to work directly with the NSW Institute of Sport to support a Talent Program and to undertake a review of each Academy’s program delivery and governance arrangements.
The nine independent Academies are incorporated under the name of Regional Academies of Sport Incorporated (NSW) (RASi) in order to conduct the ‘Academy Games’ a multi-sport event for regional academy athletes, to coordinate network projects, and to coordinate network activities.
This program is administered by Office of Sport.
Eligibility
The Grants under the Regional Academies program is only available for the 11 recognised NSW Regional Academies of Sport and RASi.
Who can apply
The following Regional Academies of Sport:
- Central Coast Academy of Sport
- Hunter Academy of Sport
- Illawarra Academy of Sport
- North Coast Academy of Sport
- Northern Inland Academy of Sport
- Southern Sports Academy
- South West Sydney Academy of Sport
- Western Region Academy of Sport
- Western Sydney Academy of Sport
- Far West Academy of Sport
- South East Sports Academy
- Regional Academies of Sport (NSW) Inc. (RASi)
Who can’t apply
The Grants under the Regional Academies program is only available for the 11 recognised NSW Regional Academies of Sport and RASi. There is no ability for new organisations to seek recognition or apply for funding
Types of projects funded under this grant
For the current funding cycle (2022/23 – 2024/25), the following project scopes fall within the overall Regional Academy Grant program.
RAS Project A - Core service delivery
Regional Academies of Sport Funding - Delivery of core services to Regional Academy athletes engaged in Sport Pathway activities.
Supporting relevant, safe and aligned pathways programs for young athletes in regional NSW. Service provision encompasses coach development and a range of activities related to sport and education programs for athletes, working collaboratively with State Sporting Organisations, the NSW Institute of Sport and the Office.
RAS Project B - Enhanced services
Regional Academies of Sport Funding – Delivery of enhanced services to support Regional Athletes in the Talent Pathway looking ahead to national and International events including the Brisbane Olympics.
Delivering enhanced services to support Regional Athletes in the Talent Pathway looking ahead to national and international events including the Brisbane Olympics. Exploring opportunities through stakeholder engagement for new initiatives/projects which enhance opportunities for regional athletes, continue working with NSW Institute of Sport with the aim of progressing more regional athletes to NSW Institute of Sport programs and provide pathway and development opportunities for Regional Academy coaches.
RAS Project C - Bound for Brisbane activities.
2022/23 Partnership Program - Regional Academies of Sport – One-Off Supplementary Funding
Support Regional Academies to develop and implement their Bound for Brisbane strategy outcomes including a Talent Program in conjunction with the NSW Institute of Sport. It also involves a review of program delivery and governance arrangements.
RASi Network Funding and Academy Games
Delivery of the Regional Academies of Sport annual ‘Academy Games’ and approved Network Activities and Projects
Annual funding for the Network Activities and Projects is only provided once the Office of Sport reviews and approves the proposed projects submitted for funding by RASi.
Funding Availability
The current funding cycle (2022/23-2024/25) includes the following funding availability to the Regional Academy network (including RASi) –
RAS Project A:$7.335M (over 3 years)
RAS Project B: $3.600M (over 3 years)
RAS Project C: $1.400M (2022-23 only)
RASi Network: $0.255M (over 3 years)
Most recent recipients
What was approved
Approved for Central Coast Academy of Sport
The project will support Regional Academies to develop and implement their Bound for Brisbane strategy outcomes including a Talent Radar program in conjunction with the NSW Institute of Sport. It also involves a review of program delivery and governance arrangements.
$127,272 was approved by
Minister for SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
Central CoastAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
11
Regional Academy of Sport Grant Program
Program term
One yearWhat was approved
Approved for Far West Academy of Sport
The project will support Regional Academies to develop and implement their Bound for Brisbane strategy outcomes including a Talent Radar program in conjunction with the NSW Institute of Sport. It also involves a review of program delivery and governance arrangements.
$127,272 was approved by
Minister for SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
Far WestAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
11
Regional Academy of Sport Grant Program
Program term
One yearWhat was approved
Approved for Hunter Academy of Sport
The project will support Regional Academies to develop and implement their Bound for Brisbane strategy outcomes including a Talent Radar program in conjunction with the NSW Institute of Sport. It also involves a review of program delivery and governance arrangements.
$127,272 was approved by
Minister for SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
HunterAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
11
Regional Academy of Sport Grant Program
Program term
One yearWhat was approved
Approved for Illawarra Academy of Sport
The project will support Regional Academies to develop and implement their Bound for Brisbane strategy outcomes including a Talent Radar program in conjunction with the NSW Institute of Sport. It also involves a review of program delivery and governance arrangements.
$127,272 was approved by
Minister for SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
Illawarra ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
11
Regional Academy of Sport Grant Program
Program term
One yearWhat was approved
Approved for North Coast Academy of Sport
The project will support Regional Academies to develop and implement their Bound for Brisbane strategy outcomes including a Talent Radar program in conjunction with the NSW Institute of Sport. It also involves a review of program delivery and governance arrangements.
$127,272 was approved by
Minister for SportDate approved
January 2023Location of the recipient
Northern NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
11
Regional Academy of Sport Grant Program
Program term
One yearWhat your application needs to include
Applications for this grant program are now closed.
Start the application
Applications for this grant program are now closed.
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: Minister for Sport
The Grant is administered through SmartyGrants and requires each of the nine independent incorporated organisations to apply under agreed terms and conditions.
The two Academies operated by Office of Sport are funding through a direct allocation.
Support and contact
Phone: 13 13 02
Email: grantsunit@sport.nsw.gov.au
Postal Address: Grants Unit, Office of Sport,
Locked Bag 1422,
Silverwater, NSW, 2128