Sport Championship Funding Program up to $5,000

The aim of the Sport Championship Funding Program (SCFP) is to attract financially viable sporting events to the Bundaberg Region, recognised by the relevant sporting authority.

There are three distinctive sport event categories within the Sport Championship Funding Program:

  • International/National Sporting Event - attracts international or national participation of greater than 20% of total participants to the Bundaberg Region.
  • State Sporting Event - attracts statewide participation with a majority of the total participants from outside the Bundaberg Region.
  • Regional Significant Sporting Event - attracts regional participation with a majority of the total participants from outside the Bundaberg Region

Sport Championship Funding Program rounds are offered four times per financial year:

  • Round 1 - Opening 1 March – closing on the last Friday in June (for events held after end August)
  • Round 2 - Opening 1 July – closing on the last Friday in August (for events held after end October)
  • Round 3 - Opening 1 September– closing on the last Friday in November (for events held after end January)
  • Round 4 - Opening 1 December– closing on the last Friday in February (for events held after end April)

For eligibility, please refer to the Sport Championship Funding Program guidelines. Please note, new guidelines are under development to reflect the new adopted changes in the Community Grants Policy (June 2026).

Please direct your enquiries concerning the Sport Championship Funding Program to Council’s Sport and Recreation Officer on 1300 883 699 or email at cscd@bundaberg.qld.gov.au 

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