Sample grant application
This page provides a sample application for the Active Australia Innovation Challenge community grant. It includes the application questions and simple example answers to help you understand the format of the application. The sample answers are fictional and provided for guidance only.
Before you read the examples, keep the following in mind:
- The sample answers are only examples. Do not use them in your application.
- Your real application should reflect your own project, community and goals.
- This sample does not include all requirements. Read the full instructions on the application guidelines page.
Example grant application for the Active Australia Innovation Challenge
Project title
Let’s ride!
Which grant amount are you applying for? ($10,000, $20,000 or $30,000)
Drop down (select one amount)
$20,000
Who is this project for?
Check boxes – multiple checked boxes are available
People living with a disability
(TIP: Be specific for your target group. Adding more doesn’t make your answer better.)
Why was this group or community chosen?
Character limit 1060
Young people with disabilities face multiple barriers to participating in physical activity, leading to health outcomes. Inaccessible facilities, lack of adapted equipment, and social factors such as stereotypes and isolation further discourage participation in physical activity.
Our school supports students aged 7–12 with mild to severe intellectual disabilities, some of whom also have physical disabilities. These students often experience environmental, financial, physical, and sensory barriers that make it difficult to achieve recommended physical activity levels.
To address this, we identified the need for a bicycle program through school-wide surveys and assessments. Many students have never ridden a bike or have very limited riding skills, and few have access to a bicycle.
This program will not only promote outdoor fitness but also provide students with an independent and practical transport option within their community. It will enhance physical health, mental wellbeing, and confidence, helping students build essential life skills and independence.
Please provide a brief summary of your project
Character limit 2200
Let’s Ride is an innovative project at Rosie Clover School that will transform an unused space into an accessible bike track designed for children with disabilities. Developed with input from occupational therapists and physiotherapists, the project includes building the track, a bike shed, and providing a range of modified bikes and tricycles suitable for children with a range of disabilities.
The program will be delivered through regular class groups and integrated into physical education lessons. Students will learn basic cycling skills, safety rules, and road awareness in a fun, hands-on way. Activities will be broken into short sessions with games and challenges to keep engagement high. Teachers will work with small groups to ensure every child feels confident and included.
This initiative aims to break down barriers to physical activity, enabling students to experience cycling as a fun, safe, and inclusive form of movement.
The track’s unique design will integrate movement into lessons, supporting curriculum goals while promoting social inclusion, physical health, mental wellbeing, and confidence. By fostering enjoyment and skill development, Let’s Ride also encourages students to continue cycling outside of school.
What do you hope to achieve with this project?
Character limit 1060
We hope to increase students’ confidence and participation in physical activity by making cycling accessible, enjoyable, and safe. This project aims to foster lifelong healthy habits, promote sustainable transport choices, and create an inclusive environment where all students can experience the benefits of active living.
Describe how your idea is innovative in encouraging people to be more physically active.
Character limit 1060
This initiative has been designed specifically for our school community, recognising the unique needs of our students. It goes beyond traditional physical education by embedding cycling into everyday learning in a way that is fun, inclusive, and confidence-building.
The program addresses barriers such as limited access to bikes, safety concerns, and varying skill levels through structured, age-appropriate activities and small-group support. By combining hands-on cycling experiences with curriculum-linked lessons and creative challenges, this approach introduces cycling as an enjoyable and empowering physical activity.
How are you going to measure the outcomes of the project?
Character limit 530
The outcomes of this project will be measured using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Participation will be tracked through attendance records. Qualitative feedback will be gathered through informal discussions with students and structured feedback from parents and caregivers to understand experiences, confidence levels, and sense of belonging.
Teachers will provide observations on skill development and engagement throughout the program. This combined approach will allow us to report on measurable outcomes while also capturing the personal impact of the program on students and their families.
Describe how the project can be maintained or progressed past the conclusion of the funding period.
Character limit 530
To keep the project sustainable, cycling activities will become part of regular physical education lessons.
Teachers will receive basic training to lead sessions, reducing reliance on external support. Partnerships with local councils and bike shops will provide maintenance assistance and occasional equipment donations.
The school P&C will fundraise where possible and where needed. Finally, simple reporting on participation and success stories will help secure future funding and community support, ensuring the program remains a valued part of school life.
Budget
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OT & physio consultancy fees: $2,000
Equipment (bikes, safety gear, etc): $8,000
Bike track construction including signage and safety features: $5,000
Bike shed & storage construction: $5,000
Total budget: $20,000
Are there any participant costs associated with your project? If so, what are they?
Character limit 530
No participant costs.
End of sample of application.
Last updated01 February 2026