The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Australian Government Office for Women are looking to develop the next generation of female leaders in sport by offering the 2009/10 Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women (SLGSW).

Substantial funding for organisations and individuals is available, with applications now open.

> up to $5000 grants for individuals

> up to $10 000 grants for incorporated organisations

> up to $30 000 (over three years) with the Sport Leadership Pathway Scholarship.

Women from all areas and levels of the Australian sports community are encouraged to apply, including women involved in sport as managers, administrators, coaches, officials, and women in sport governance and media/communications. Women from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal women, rural and regional women and women with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Grants are distributed nationally within an identified sport(s) to ensure the recipients have a pathway within their organisation.

Online Applications for the 2009/10 grants are now open. Applications will close 11th May 2009.

Applicants will be advised of the success or otherwise of their application in June 2009.

An information Flyer is attached for promotion.

Applications can be made online - http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/all/women/get_involved

For more information about the 2009/10 SLGSW, please visit ausport.gov.au /women <http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/all/women> or call 1800 224 412