ACTAS offers high performance squad programs targeting elite and developing athletes in the sports below:
In sports where ACTAS does not have a squad program, athletes may apply for an individual scholarship through the Individual Athlete Program.
In sports where ACTAS does not have a high performance program, athletes may apply for an individual scholarship.
In 2025 ACTAS has partnered programs (or formal performance support arrangements**) with the following sports: Athletics, Cycling, Hockey, Rowing and Swimming**.
The Individual Athlete Program currently supports ACT and regional elite athletes from a variety of Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games sports.
Scholarship holders receive access to a range of high performance support services through ACTAS to assist them in reaching their sporting potential.
These support services include:
Performance Support
- Strength and Conditioning
- Sport Science
- Performance Nutrition
- Performance Psychology
- Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement
- Competition Support
- Program Management
Performance Health
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Sports Medicine
- Soft tissue therapy/Pilates
2025 Individual Athlete Program - Applications Open
Applications open for the 2025 Individual Athlete Program on Wednesday 23 April and will close 11:59pm, Wednesday 14 May 2025.
Applicants are encouraged to review the Application Guidelines prior to completing the online application process. Link here
All applications for the 2025 Individual Athlete Program must be submitted via the ACTAS online SmartyGrants application service. Link here
Applications will be sent to athletes respective National Sporting Organisation by ACTAS for endorsement.
For further information please contact:
Assistant Director - Individual Athlete Program
Phone: (02) 6207 4408
Email: megan.marcks@act.gov.au
ACT Academy of Sport
Phone: (02) 6207 4388 (+61 International)
Australian Institute of Sport (Building 20), Leverrier St, Bruce ACT 2617 | Po Box 176 Bruce ACT 2616