In 2024 the Student Engagement Grant has been restructured to have a greater emphasis on recruitment and presence on campus with the following grants to be introduced:
Clubs are able to apply and get pre-approved for these grants, the New Student Grant/First Year Initiative, the On Campus Promotional Grant and the Student Activities Grant.
New Student Grant/First Year Initiative
This grant is available during T1 and T3. This grant is designed to give clubs funding opportunities to hold a social event/beginners session to help promote your club to new prospective members and attract first years/new students into your club.
Approved usage of funding includes but not limited to:
Coaching
Transport
Food and drink package
Venue costs
Clubs can apply for a maximum of $600 and this event/program must happen within the first 5 weeks of Term.
There will be a small element of reporting, this includes reporting on the students that participated in the event.
Clubs will need to record:
- Attendance List (This should at a minimum contain Name, zID, Gender)
- It is recommended you use a google form & QR code for this
- Receipts on items the funding will be spent on
Active Women Coaching & Officiating Grants 2025 (Round 1)
UNSW Sport and Arc Sport are proud to launch the first ever Women’s Coaching and Officiating grants, announced last December at the inaugural Active Women Awards. A fund of $10,000 is available for students and club members to apply up for to $500 to assist with gaining coaching and officiating qualifications.
The first round of applications are now open and will close on Sunday 3rd August. Applicants must be either UNSW students or UNSW Club Members. This round will include women in sports leadership and mentoring programs.
To apply please read the Terms and Conditions below and complete the online application form.
Grant Funding
- A total of $10,000 (excluding GST) is available for the second round of this grant.
- The maximum amount requested in one application is $500. There is no minimum.
- An individual applicant may receive up to two grants per calendar year.
- The total maximum grant funding allowed to be awarded to members from one club is $2000 per calendar year.
- The 2025 grants are for coaching and officiating only.
Important Dates
Applications open Monday 26th May 2025 and will close Sunday 3rd August 2025
Applicants will receive notice of the outcome within 4 weeks of the closing date
Application Eligibility
- All applicants must identify as female
Be a current UNSW student or a current UNSW club member
You must be a current or potential coach/instructor/official in one of the following areas:
UNSW or Arc Sport program, including: Inter-Varsity, Arc Sport Programs, She Can, UniSport Nationals, Social Sport, UNSW Sporting Club including affiliated junior clubs, Official sporting partner of UNSW Sport
A student Coaching/Instructing/Officiating at a school, community or youth organisation
A student Coaching/Instructing/Officiating at Clublinks UNSW
Application Criteria
The Coaching & Officiating course/training must be an accredited course by either a National Sporting Organisation, State Sporting Organisation or equivalent sporting body.
The leadership or mentoring program/course does not have to be sport-specific, however if so, please explain how this course will benefit you and your sporting club/organsiation
- The grant is for the fee of the course/training and any registration costs or resources directly associated with the course/training
Within the application the applicant must demonstrate how they intend to use the qualification within the next 12 months
A supporting statement from the applicant’s club/society or equivalent body or supporting individual must be provided regarding the benefit of the coaching or officiating qualification.
The grant can NOT be used for travel, accommodation, equipment or clothing associated with the course/training
Funding
The funding is provided by UNSW Sport and will be administered by Arc Sport
The assessment panel will comprise of one member of UNSW Sport staff and one member of Arc Sport. All grants will be approved by the Head of UNSW Sport
