The Emerging Athlete Pathways (EAP) program aims to support eligible young athletes, coaches and officials to progress on a development pathway by providing financial assistance to help alleviate the costs associated with attending state, national and international events.

The subsidy provides financial assistance to young athletes, coaches and officials selected to attend state, national and international level events to enhance development pathways for Queenslanders.  

What funding is available?

Eligible athletes, coaches and officials may apply for funding assistance for up to two (2) events each financial year across any event tiers (applicants can apply for two events of the same tier). Funding can be applied for as soon as they, or their team, have officially been selected to attend the event, up until six (6) months after the event start date. The following subsidy amounts are available under the three event tiers:

• state or state school event—$500
• national or national school event—$600
• international event—$800.

Lodging an application does not guarantee funding.

The above information is for Events commencing on or after 1 July 2022. 

For Events up until 30 June 2022 please see the website here for more information.

Who is eligible?

Applicants eligible to apply for support are those who:

• have been selected as an athlete, coach, or official at an eligible State, National or International event
• have their selection/attendance confirmed by the relevant event selector or event organiser for their event
• are current resident of Queensland
• have not already been approved (or have submitted an application that is pending approval) under this program for attendance at 2 events (to either compete, coach or officiate) with event start dates within the same financial year
• are at least 10 years of age but under 19 years of age at the start of the event
• are required to travel at least 125km (one-way) from their home to the event location.

Events must be a Queensland State Championship, Queensland State School Championship, Australian National Championship, Australian National School Championship, or International Championship to be eligible. The full list of events is available on the eligible events list.

Detailed eligibility information is available in the EAP guidelines (PDF, 333 KB) and terms and conditions.

Who cannot apply?

Examples of who is NOT eligible to apply are:

• individuals who do not reside in Queensland at time of application;
• any organisation or group incorporated or otherwise;
• children aged under 10 years and adults aged 19 years and over on the start date of the event; 
• individuals selected as a shadow player or training partner who are not required to attend the event;
• individuals completing multiple event trips each less than 125kms one-way;
• individuals who do not supply selection documents that meet departmental requirements (Section 7.1); and
• individuals submitting multiple applications under this program for the same athlete, coach or official for attendance at the same event (for example, where an athlete competes in an event and also officiates).

If unsure of the applicant’s eligibility, please email eap@dtis.qld.gov.au before applying.

• Phone: 13 74 68
• Email: eap@dtis.qld.gov.au