Kiteboarding Australia launches Development Fund grant funding
Published Tue 10 Nov 2026
Kiteboarding Australia is pleased to launch the Development Fund, providing financial support for initiatives that help grow and develop kiteboarding and winging across Australia.
The Fund is designed to support practical, locally delivered projects that create more opportunities for people to get involved in our sports and build stronger participation pathways.
We’re looking for projects that can demonstrate clear participation outcomes, with a particular focus on:
- attracting new and first-time participants
- increasing participation among women and girls
- increasing youth participation
- supporting the continued growth of winging
- creating pathways from introductory activities into ongoing participation and Kiteboarding Australia membership
- delivering safe, high-quality programs and activities.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to:
- State Associations and State Committees for programs delivered within their state
- Affiliated and financial kite schools for programs delivered by their school in Australia
- Affiliated incorporated clubs
Applicants will be asked to provide information about their proposed project, expected participation outcomes and success measures, delivery personnel, membership conversion strategy and previous delivery experience.
Supporting documentation will also be required, including a project budget, risk management plan and marketing and communications plan. Incorporated clubs will also be required to provide their Certificate of Incorporation.
We encourage applicants to think about projects that can create a genuine pathway into our sports, rather than simply delivering a one-off activity.
Have an idea that could help grow kiteboarding or winging in your community? We’d love to hear it.
