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 fundraising could help you reach your sporting goals, it’s time to get started.
Fundraising with ASF is simple
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 fundraising experience required!
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.
REAL RESULTS, FROM CLUBS AND ATHLETES AROUND AUSTRALIA
See what's possible with the ASF.
CLUBS RAISE $13,920 PER YEAR ON AVERAGE
Explore our club resources for practical fundraising guides, tips, and success stories to boost your club's fundraising impact.
🏑St George Randwick Hockey Club
St George Randwick Hockey Club leveraged the Australian Sports Foundation to transform their fundraising and make a lasting impact on their community.
The club has raised over $50,000 to expand access to hockey and deliver vital programs for local families.
These funds have enabled the club to develop year-round training initiatives that enhance skills, build strength, and foster teamwork.
“We would not have been able to run the programs we have today without the help of ASF.”
Andrew Jones, Vice-President, St George Randwick Hockey Club
INDIVIDUALS RAISE $3,775 PER YEAR ON AVERAGE
Explore our individual resources to get support to fundraise for the essentials, like training, travel, and competition costs, so you can stay focused on your goals.
🥊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.
You don’t need an Olympic dream to get started, just a goal worth fundraising for.
“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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