Category 2 – Competition Sponsorships

This category provides funding assistance to support individuals who are representing either Western Australia or Australia in their chosen field of endeavour. Applicants must be either residents or ratepayers of the City of Gosnells.


What are Competition Sponsorships?

Competition Sponsorship supports individuals who have achieved State or National selection in their chosen field.


Am I eligible?

  • Applicants must reside in or be a rate payer of the City of Gosnells.
  • Applicants must have been selected to represent Western Australia or Australia by a recognised State, National or International organisation.
  • Applicants must provide a selection letter from the organisation they are representing.
  • Where no relevant State, National or International organisation exists, a clear selection process at State, National or International level must be demonstrated. 

Sponsorship is not awarded to:

  • Applicants who have already received sponsorship in the financial year.
  • Applicants who have been self-selected to attend competitions or similar.
  • Applicants from a team that is not recognised by a governing/peak body - For example club or school representative teams.
  • Applicants who apply after the date of their competition.

You can review the Community Grant Program guidelines here [link] for more information.


How much can I receive?

Competition Sponsorships are awarded in the following three categories:

  • State competition/event
    Successful applicants will receive $300 to represent either the state or country at a competition/event held anywhere in Western Australia.
  • National competition/event
    Successful applicants will receive $400 to represent either the state or country at a competition/event held anywhere in Australia, (excluding Western Australia).
  • International competition/event
    Successful applicants will receive $500 to represent either the state or country at a competition/event held overseas.

Sponsorship is not just for sport

The City supports individuals in their chosen field such as arts and culture, educational and music.  For example the City has supported applicants who have represented Western Australia and/or Australia at International Music Festivals, Educational Tours and Cultural exchanges.

For more information please contact the Community Development and Safety team
Telephone9391 6022
Emailcouncil@gosnells.wa.gov.au  


Online Form: Competition Sponsorships application.