07.04.2009

Ron Clarke Foundation invites applications for 2009 grants

The R.W. Clarke Foundation is now inviting interested athletes to apply for its 2009 grants.

Each year grants are awarded by the R.W. Clarke Foundation to assist young athletes, preferably between 16 and 23 years of age, to compete at major domestic meets including national championships and other high-level competitions, and to participate in relevant training camps.

Preference will be given, but not restricted to, those athletes who are not already receiving support under Athletics Australia's high performance program including: the Australian Commonwealth Games Association Junior Grants Program, the Australian Sports Commission DAS Scheme, institute/academy scholarships or other foundations or trusts.

To apply for a grant, athletes are invited to submit a personally hand-written application to:

The R.W. Clarke Foundation
c/- Athletics Australia
Suite 22, 431 St Kilda Road
Melbourne VIC 3004

Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Applications will be considered by the R.W. Clarke Foundation selection panel, consisting of a chairman (Ron Clarke’s nominee, presently Trevor Vincent), an Athletics Australia representative and one other nominated individual (presently Len Johnson).

All awardees will be expected to provide a report to the Foundation on their progress in the sport within 12 months of receiving assistance.

Applications for the 2009 grants close on Friday April 24, 2009.