The Northern Territory Government supports the delivery of sport and active recreation services to the community through a suite of grant programs aimed at increasing the number of Territorians who participate in sport and active recreation, and in turn receive physical health, wellbeing, social and community benefits.

The National Selection Grant Program supports the sport and active recreation industry in the Northern Territory and is administered by the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities (the Department). It provides financial support for Territorians selected to represent Australia, at various levels of competition and type of involvement, in recognised international events.

Who can apply

• Funding is available to individuals only.
• Types of individiuals that are eligible to apply for funding include
• Funding is available to individuals only. Types of individuals that are eligible to apply for funding include;
• At the time of application, have been residing in the NT for at least 12 months continuously;
• Be a current NT Sports Academy scholarship holder based interstate or overseas;
• Demonstrated evidence of selection to represent Australia in a recognised international sporting competition;
• Be a minimum of 12 years of age at the time of the nominated competition/event.
• Be a member of a sporting organisation that is affiliated with a National Sporting Organisation (NSO) or National Sporting Organisation for people with a Disability (NSOD) recognised by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).
• Have qualified for an international competition that is sanctioned by the ASC recognised NSO/NSOD.

What can be funded

Funding is provided through four categories. It is important that your application clearly details the funding requested and directly aligns with category and criteria.

Parents/caregivers are required to apply for funding on behalf of applicants aged between 12 to 18 years of age.

To get funding, your application must align with one of the following 4 categories:

-elite Australian representation - at a major international event for that sport (e.g. Olympics, World Championships, Commonwealth Games) that is held overseas (outside of Australia)

• athlete - $5,000
• coach, official or support staff - $2,500
• An additional $2,500 can be requested for a primary carer or support person, if required, for athletes with a disability or special needs

-elite Australian representation - at a major international event for that sport (e.g. Olympics, World Championships, Commonwealth Games) that is held within Australia. athlete - $3,000

• coach, official or support staff - $1,500
• An additional $1,500 can be requested for a primary carer or support person, if required, for athletes with a disability or special needs

-non-elite Australian representation at an overseas event:

• athlete, coach, official or support staff - $2,000
• An additional $2,000 can be requested for a primary carer or support person, if required for athletes with a disability or special needs

-non-elite Australian representation at an event held in Australia:

• athlete, coach, official or support staff - $1,000.
•  An additional $1,000 can be requested for a primary carer or support person, if required for athletes with a disability or special needs