Application Selection Criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, athletes need to meet the following criteria:- Are registered with a Queensland Sporting Association
- Compete in a Commonwealth Games sport
- Be a junior or senior national representative, and/or have world rankings indicative of potential to represent Australia at a major championship
- Priority will be given to athletes who do not receive substantial funding from another source (eg: Australian Direct Athlete Support Grants, major sponsorship)
- Be a good role model and embrace the values of the Commonwealth Games
- Be prepared to comply with the requirements of the Grant
Closing Dates
Applications for 2025 Future Stars Grants close at 5pm on Friday, 14 February 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.Interview Process
Applicants will be short listed and invited to attend an interview with directors of Queensland Games Foundation Ltd. Interviews will take place during February and March 2025, and the best candidates will be offered a grant.Requirements
Requirements of successful grant recipients are:- To perform a minimum of two QGF approved community engagement activities, prior to the end of 2025
- If athletes are unable to commit to the community engagement activities, they will not be eligible to receive an award.