The Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme provides funding assistance to regional Western Australian athletes who aspire to reach their full sporting potential.
The Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme (ATSS) is an initiative supporting regional athletes who have progressed into the high performance pathway of their chosen sport and are pursuing regional, state and national representation.
Eligible regional athletes can receive funding for travel and accommodation expenses directly related to competitions and programs in accordance with the performance level categories and eligibility criteria outlined in the application guidelines.
Subsidies for regional athletes are provided through the WA Government’s Royalties for Regions Program.
Regional athletes aged 12 to 18.
Applications can only be made retrospective of the event/program. Do not put in an application until after the event. Retrospective applications must be submitted within 90 days of the event date or they will be ineligible for funding.
Always open
Athlete as a member of a State team (or equivalent) traveling to represent Western Australia at national championships.
A subsidy is provided to offset the athlete’s travel and accommodation costs only associated with involvement in one of the Performance Categories.
Funding is allocated against the applicant’s out-of-pocket amount and will not exceed the specified maximum funding limits. In cases where the number of applications exceeds the budget, eligible athletes will receive lower funding.
Note: Out-of-pocket expenses refer to travel/accommodation costs less any other financial support e.g., Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS), Local Sporting Champions, local government grants, etc.
You must read the guidelines before submitting an application as they provide essential information.