2023 EQ Sport Development Funding Program- Coaches & Officials Development APPLICATION

Coaches & Officials Development

The Equestrian Queensland (EQ) Sport Development Fund for Coaches and Officials offers $15,000 in funding which is aimed at supporting individual coaches and officials to develop and increase the standard of excellence by providing funds directly to the individual to assist with travel expenses associated with attending EA/FEI recognised courses. The funding also supports EQ Sport committees and EQ Affiliates to support growth and development of officials through educational opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY
For Individual Coaches/Officials attending upgrade/reaccreditation courses
To be eligible under this program all applicants must meet the following criteria:

be a current member of EQ
hold a current EA Coaching/Officiating accreditation
applicants must be attending an endorsed EA/FEI course for officiating or coaching
event/course must be held between 1 Jan and 1 Dec 2023 and be EA/FEI endorsed
to cover travel expenses only

For EQ Affiliates and EQ Sport Committee’s hosting Officials development courses
To be eligible under this program all applications must meet the following criteria:

be an EQ Sport Committee, or endorsement has been received by an Affiliate from the EQ Sport Committee to host the course/seminar
use EA current and registered Officials or EA recognised qualified professionals to deliver course/seminar

NOTE:

There is no limit to the number of applications that may be submitted, however if an applicant submits more than one application over the 12-month period, they will be required to rank/prioritise their applications. Multiple applications will only be considered if funding is undersubscribed.
Equestrian Queensland reserves the right to determine priorities for the allocation of funding, taking into account the quality of the information provided and the total funds available in the program.
Where funding has been provided to an affiliate as it relates to EA Officials Workshops, EQ reserves the right to determine whether funding is provided to individuals should “travel expenses” be applied for.

APPLYING FOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
For Individual Coaches/Officials
Complete the online application form, answering the following:

ensure you meet the eligibility criteria outlined above
indicate the course type, date and venue
expenses incurred

For EQ Officials Development
The following steps apply to all applications for funding:

ensure that the proposed course/seminar meets the eligibility criteria outlined above
ensure all presenters hold a current EA Official qualification and are qualified to deliver the course/seminar content
complete the online application form, answering the following:

- indicate expected participation numbers of EQ members and restricted participants
- supply the requested supporting documentation.

How much funding am I able to apply for?
For Individual Coaches/Officials

All applications are based on merit, funding is limited to a maximum of $500 per application. Applicants are eligible for funding more than once, however secondary applications will be held in the EQ office and assessed at the end of November 2023. Funding is to assist with travel expenses for associated EA/FEI nationally and internationally recognised Coach/Official courses within the sport.

For EQ Officials Development
Funding is limited to a maximum of $750 per application. Applicants are eligible for funding more than once, however all applications are based on merit.

IMPORTANT DATES
This funding is open to activities conducted from 1 January to 1 December 2023.

WHAT IS REQUIRED ONCE FUNDING HAS BEEN APPROVED?
For Individual Coaches/Officials
If your application for funding is approved, you are eligible to receive 100% of the approved amount after the date of the course upon the receipt of;

Applicants direct deposit bank details
All follow-up paperwork and evidence of expenditure are required to be submitted to EQ by 1 December 2023, failure to do so may result in any monies being forfeited.

For EQ Officials Development
If the application for funding is approved, you are eligible to receive 100% of the approved amount after the date of the ‘activity’ upon the receipt of;

an invoice made to EQ (not required for an EQ Sport Committee)
completed attendees list (listing participants full names and EQ membership status)
copy of flyer or screen shot of social media post the acknowledging Equestrian Queensland for the endorsement and funding of the ‘activity’ (see below)
final budget (outlining the participants and the EQ Sports Committee’s financial contribution)
All follow-up paperwork is required to be submitted to EQ by 1 December 2023, failure to do so may result in any monies being forfeited.

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