Achievement grants

The Achievement grant assists residents who have been selected to represent Western Australia or Australia in their chosen field of endeavour. This may include sports, arts or academic pursuits. Grants support costs towards uniforms, travel and accommodation expenses.

Achievement grant applications for the 2025/26 financial year are currently open to people residing in the City of Canning. Applications received after 5 June 2025 will be considered as part of the 2025/26 financial year, with assessments beginning in July 2025. 

The funding allocations are:

• Attendance within WA (excluding Perth Metropolitan Area) – $100 (excluding GST)
• Attendance Interstate – $300 (excluding GST)
• Attendance Overseas – $500 (excluding GST)

Applicants may apply for one application per financial year if selected to represent Western Australia, and one application per financial year if selected to represent Australia.

Applications received in July and August may be assessed following approval of the budget by Council.

Previously known as the Young People Fly High Grant.

Eligible activities

Sport – Competitions where the applicant has clearly been selected through a competitive selection process by a peak body (for example a State or National Sporting Organisation).

Recreation, Arts and Academic achievement – Competitions and short-stay activities where there is a competitive selection process to participate in the activity.

The following activities are not eligible for support:

• Applications submitted after the event has occurred.
• Cultural exchanges, school/community tours (“which are opt in”), ‘friendly’ matches and sports team tours (where there is no selection of placement by peak body).
• Work and education placements, excursions and exchanges, activities which are part of the school or university curriculum or form part of academic assessment.
• Competitions where teams and/or individuals ‘opt in’ or pay an entry fee to secure inclusion rather than compete for selection to participate.
• Applications from a team (eligible individuals on a team must each apply).
• Costs already covered by other grants.
• Costs not incurred by the applicant (e.g. travel and accommodation costs for other family members to attend the event). 

For more information, please read the Community Grant Program Guidelines (see page 12 and 13).

How to apply

Applications must be submitted prior to attendance.

Required attachments

• Selection letter from a peak association or body, confirming the applicant has been selected through a competitive selection process to represent either Western Australia or Australia.
• Evidence of residential address (e.g. a utility bill, rates notice, drivers licence in the name of parent/guardian)
• Proof of bank account details (e.g. screenshot, letter, bank statement) showing:
  • Bank logo
  • Account holder name
  • BSB number
  • Account number

External funding opportunity

The Australian Sports Commission provides financial assistance for competitors, coaches and officials aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.

Find out more about the Local Sporting Champions program.