In 2026/27, the Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions programs will be administered over four rounds, with applications assessed at the end of each round.
The timeframe for when an application is assessed is determined by when the application is submitted, as outlined below:
Applications will only be assessed after the application period has closed.
| Round | Round Opening Date* | Round Closing Date* | Assessment Period | Applicant Notified/Paid |
| Round 1, 2026/27 | 1 July 2026 at 12:00am (AEST) | 31 August 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST) | September 2026 | October 2026 |
| Round 2, 2026/27 | 1 September 2026 at 12.00am (AEST) | 31 October 2026 at 11.59pm (AEDT) | November 2026 | December 2026 |
| Round 3, 2026/27 | 1 November 2026 at 12.00am (AEDT) | 31 January 2027 at 11.59pm (AEDT) | February 2027 | March 2027 |
| Round 4, 2026/27 | 1 February 2027 at 12.00am (AEDT) | 31 April 2027 at 11.59pm (AEST) | May 2027 | June 2027 |
* Applications must be submitted within these dates to be assessed during the associated round.
The assessment and payment timeframes are set as per the table above. We endeavour to finalise the process as soon as possible, however the ASC is unable to assess or process the grant earlier than the stated dates for each round.
The ASC will not accept late applications.
Note: Due to the high volume of enquiries we receive, the ASC kindly ask that you do not contact us about the status of your application until the month after the stated 'Applicants Notified / Paid' timeline listed in the table above.