Who can apply for a Remote grant?
Invited schools, located in remote areas of NT, Qld, Tas and WA, and listed on our website and in the grant guidelines.
When can I apply for a Remote grant?
Applications open Monday 10 February 2025 at 8am (AEDT)
Applications close Friday 7 March 2025 at 5pm (AEDT)
How do I apply for a Remote grant?
- Using the SmartyGrants website
- Using a paper form, then scan and email to support@sportingschools.gov.au
- Over the phone on 1300 785 707
How do I register my school for Sporting Schools?
Schools must be registered with Sporting Schools to be eligible to receive a Remote grant. Visit the Sporting Schools Help Centre for instructions on how to register.
How do I change school contact information in SmartyGrants?
Please email support@sportingschools.gov.au or phone 1300 785 707 if you need assistance in accessing SmartyGrants or need to change school contact information.
How can the Remote grant be spent?
Sporting Schools funding can be used to assist schools to cover the costs of delivering Sporting Schools partner sport programs in line with the program parameters and terms and conditions.
Download the spending fact sheet which outlines the supported and non-supported costs to help guide your school’s expenditure.
When can I spend the Remote grant?
Across Terms 2 and 3 and inclusive of weekends and Term 2 school holidays, 2025,
i.e. 14 April – 26 September 2025.
My school is in a remote area, but it isn’t on the list?
We are piloting this program to evaluate its effectiveness and trialling it with a smaller number of schools initially.
How do you know if your school is in a remote or very remote area?
We use the Australian Bureau of Statistics Accessibility/Remoteness Index of Australia Plus (ARIA+).
What sports or physical activities can we choose to deliver?
A list of sports available on the Remote Sporting Schools webpage. Based on community need, consideration will be given to sports/providers not on the list. Contact your Community Sport officer or regional Sport and Recreation officer for more information.
Can you suggest some examples of how we can use our grant?
Some ideas are on our website on the About the Program page.
How do I book a sport provider?
Bookings should be made directly with sport and physical activity providers. A directory of sport partners is available on the Remote Sporting Schools webpage. Based on community need, consideration will be given to providers not on the list. Schools should not use the Sporting Schools portal to make Remote Sporting Schools program bookings.
Does my school need to acquit the funding?
Yes, schools must complete an acquittal using the SmartyGrants website at the completion of the Remote Sporting Schools grant activities, in accordance with the terms and conditions. The ASC will use the acquittal to evaluate the grant program and ask you what you liked and didn’t like about the program, and how we could make the program better.