How to get funding:
This page has the steps on how and where to organise and apply for funding for a skydiving event in South Australia.
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We are looking for more skydivers to show an interest in organising, to share the load and keep our sport alive!
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Initial Steps
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Ask for help from DZ Staff or the SASPC and SAPC Committee members at any time!
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Tips
Small Events - Smaller groups and events, more often, can produce quality skills + we have small planes
Spacing Between Events - remember we have a small skydiving population in SA and most people are involved in multiple disciplines, for events to have best chance of success they should be spaced by time and discipline
Communication - maintain between organiser, coaches and the DZ in all aspects of the planning and throughout the event
Apply Early - committees take time to meet, discuss and ask any questions. This also gives you and the DZ time to organise
Applications and Post-event Reports - don't overdo it, be concise and to the point. Ask for help.
Participant Rego - It is likely the council and club or host DZ will recommend you do this
Plan B - have a backup date planned (weather) or activities/seminars planned for on the ground
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Some Items that can be funded (be aware sometimes not everything can be provided by certain funding bodies)
- Coach/LO Day Fees (APF, SAPC, SASPC)
- Coach Slots (APF, SAPC, SASPC)
- Camera Slots (APF, SAPC, SASPC)
- Flights/Transfers for interstate coaches (APF, SAPC, SASPC)
- Ferry for Special Aircraft (SAPC, SASPC)
- Gear Hire (SAPC, SASPC)
- Coach/Camera Packing (SAPC, SASPC)
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There are 3 main funding sources to apply for:
Have and Idea
Find Out
Coach
Availability
Apply
for Funding
Create/Plan
the Event
Organise
Date(s) + Details
with the DZ




Australian Parachute Federation (APF Fi Fund)
- Level 1: Apply for up to $1500 (There are higher levels of funding available that require detailed applications with national benefit)
- Will require support from your Council (SAPC)
- Applications must be made at least 21 days before the planned event date
- They will provide 75% of the funding up front and the remainder once a post-event report is received
- Apply at: https://www.apf.com.au/members/apf-fiona-mceachern-sport-development-fund/APF-Sport-Development-Funding
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South Australian Parachute Council (SAPC)
- A small budget is available to support coaching and learning camps in SA
- SAPC funding guidelines available here
- Recommended to apply for $200 - $300 per event
- The Council has previously supported participants attending national and world championships and record attempts.
- It is recommended to apply for funding a minimum one month in advance
- Funding will be provided once the post-event report and invoice(s) are received
email: saparachutecouncil@gmail.com
(You can use the SASPC's application form for both Council and Club applications)
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South Australian Sport Parachute Club (SASPC)
- The club provides funding with the prerequisite that all participants of an event are members of the club.
- Apply for up to $1500-$2000 per event
- The club has also previously supported participants attending national and world championships and record attempts.
- It is recommended to apply for funding a minimum one month in advance
- Funding will be provided once the post-event report and invoice(s) are received
- Apply at: https://forms.gle/EeKX2e7wt1Y1Rj8C7
or email: saspc.committee@gmail.com
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Sponsors & Others
- Vouchers/Prizes can be offered by skydiving gear manufacturers. Email/phone to enquire
- You could try South Australian businesses in exchange for a bit of skydiving publicity
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