In 2024/25, the Local Sporting Champions program 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:
| Round | Round Opening Date* | Round Closing Date* | Assessment Period | Applicant Notified/Paid |
| Round 1, 2024/25 | 3 June 2024 at 12.00am (AEST) | 31 July 2024 at 11.59pm (AEST) | August 2024 | September 2024 |
| Round 2, 2024/25 | 1 August 2024 at 12.00am (AEST) | 31 October 2024 at 11.59pm (AEDT) | November 2024 | December 2024 |
| Round 3, 2024/25 | 1 November 2024 at 12.00am (AEDT) | 31 January 2025 at 11.59pm (AEDT) | February 2025 | March 2025 |
| Round 4, 2024/25 | 1 February 2025 at 12.00am (AEDT) | 31 April 2025 at 11.59pm (AEST) | May 2025 | June 2025 |
* 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.
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.