Eliza O'Donnell and Charlotte Eather will receive a grant of between $500 and $750 to assist with participation with state, national and international sporting championships.

The duo were among 13 young athletes from across the Parkes electorate to receive their share of the government funding.

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Coulton said the Coalition government was committed to assisting young athletes achieve their sporting goals.

"Grants of between $500 and $750 are on offer to provide financial assistance to athletes, coaches and officials, to go towards the cost of attending endorsed state, national or international championships," Coulton said.

"This can include travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment.

"Local sporting champions grants provide an ideal opportunity for young sports people to gain financial assistance to help them turn their sporting dreams into a reality."

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The grants are aimed at alleviating the financial strain some families and young athletes feel when selected for a significant sporting event.

The number of Local Sporting Champions grants is limited, and athletes, coaches and officials must apply for the financial support ahead of their event.

Both O'Donnell and Eather will use the local sporting champions grants to further their efforts in rugby union.

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