The Australian Sports Foundation's Active Kids Grant 2026 are now open.

Applications for the Australian Sports Foundation's Active Kids Grant 2026 are now open.

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Thanks to the generous support of The Dickinson Foundation, this grant round will help volunteer-run community sports clubs access kit and equipment for young Australians aged 20 and under.

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If your community sport club is looking to upgrade kit and better support junior participants, now’s the time for you to apply.  

What the grant offers?

• Funding for a wide range of sporting kit and equipment
• A simple, online application process via SmartyGrants
• Support to help reduce costs and keep kids active and involved in sport

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Important dates

Mon 2 Mar 2026 - Applications opened

Fri 27 Mar 2026 - Applications close

Wed 29 Apr 2026 - Applicant notifications

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