Start Fundraising For Your Sport
What can I fundraise for?
Raise funds for anything that develops sport in Australia.
Whether you’re a local club, an individual athlete, or a parent supporting their young sportsperson, the ASF gives you the tools to fundraise for the essentials.
Popular fundraising goals include:
- Purchasing new sporting equipment
- Upgrading facilities and grounds
- Coaching, training and travel expenses
- Medical costs, physio & conditioning
- Participation or development programs
- Athlete welfare and support
If you could benefit from any or all of the above, it’s time to Start Fundraising
How Fundraising with ASF Works
1. Sign Up
Create your account in minutes
2. Create a campaign
Get started by telling your story, adding photos and setting a fundraising goal – no tech skills needed!
3. Share & Fundraise
Promote your campaign with family, friends and supporters to start collecting tax-deductible donations.
4. Receive Funds
Receive regular grant payments straight to your nominated account to support your sporting goals.
Clubs
COMMUNITY CLUBS RAISE $7,850 PER YEAR ON AVERAGE
Discover practical resources, helpful tips, and success stories from clubs across Australia. Access the tools you need to boost your club's fundraising impact and reach your goals.
Individuals
INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISERS RAISE $3,850 PER YEAR ON AVERAGE
Access essential resources and guidance to help you fundraise for what matters most, like training, travel, and competition costs. Stay focused on reaching your goals with the right support behind you.
Success stories
🥊Belle Spicer
At just 15 years old, Belle Spicer has already proven she belongs in the ring. From winning national and international titles, to becoming the youngest member of the Victorian Futures Program, she’s using fundraising to help her work toward her ultimate goal – competing at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
“The ASF website was amazing. There are lots of online help guides to help you through the process. It’s really easy to use.”
Nat Spicer - Belle's mother
FAQs
Common questions from Fundraisers
Am I eligible to sign up with the ASF?
Organisations are eligible to sign up with the ASF if they:
Are an incorporated* entity,
Have an ABN and bank account, and
Are looking to fundraise to develop sport in Australia.
*Some entity types are not eligible to fundraise with the ASF, including sole traders, Personal/Family Trusts, Funds and Estates.
Individuals* are eligible to sign up with the ASF if they:
Are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and
Are raising funds to participate in their chosen sport.
** The ASF platform is not limited to athletes. It is also open to coaches, officials and support staff.
Signing up with the ASF is free and it takes 5-10 minutes at: https://asf.org.au/sign-up
What can I raise funds for?
The Australian Sports Foundation’s charter, and what we have our tax-deductible status for, is to raise money for the development of sport in Australia.
For a community club, this could include:
Facilities (capital works, maintenance, and hire/lease)
Equipment (purchase and maintenance/repairs)
Coaching (payment of staff or contractors)
Travel (training camps, competitions etc)
Hardship funds (paying rego fees and other costs for players experiencing financial hardship)
Medical costs, player welfare programs
General operational costs (i.e. to “keep the lights on”)
‘Future Fund’ (i.e. to ensure the sustainability of the club into the future)
For an athlete this could include (but is not limited to):
Equipment and uniform (purchase and maintenance/repairs)
Travel (training camps, competitions etc)
Medical costs, physio & conditioning
Coaching
These lists are not intended to be exhaustive.
If you have a project in mind that you’re not sure is eligible, please contact our Support Team.
However, generally, if the intention and outcome of the project is to develop Australian sport in some way, you should be good to go!
How do I promote my campaign?
Our fundraising guides include messaging templates, best practice advice and promotional tips to help you share your campaign with your supporters.
How do I receive the donations I've raised?
The ASF distributes funds raised on a fortnightly basis. This is commonly referred to as a grant payment. The ASF considers donors' preferences before releasing grant monies.
Donations processed 1-15th are remitted on the last day of that month, and
Donations processed 16-30th/31st are remitted on the 15th of the following month.
Note: donations processed on weekends may not be included in a grant round i.e. a donation made on the 13th of the month on a Saturday may miss the processing window.
To be included in a Grant Round, your account must meet all of the required compliance steps.
What does it cost to use the ASF fundraising platform?
Our platform is free to use – there are no setup or account fees involved! As the ASF is a small non-profit, we do retain a small percentage of all donations to cover the operating costs of running a fundraising platform and providing support to every fundraiser. To cover these costs, we retain 5% of donations.
More information about our retention and processing fees can be found in our Terms & Conditions.
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