Funding Opportunities In Sport

Mid Sussex District Council – Grants for the development of clubs and coaches

Sports Grants

• Sports Club Grant Scheme

This scheme aims to help local sports clubs to provide greater opportunities for a wide range of people to participate and compete in sport. Grants may be awarded towards the cost of buying equipment, tournaments and competitions, and publicity. Grants of up to £250 are available through the scheme.

• Sports Training Grant Scheme

This scheme aims to enable local sports coaches, officials and club administrators to develop their skills by taking a recognised coaching course or award. This scheme aims to assist those people promoting and developing youth sport opportunities in Mid Sussex. Grants of up to £250 are available through this scheme.

For all Sports Grant Schemes contact Ian Johnston, 01444 477370 or e-mail MarkK@midsussex.gov.uk

Capital Grants and Community Service Grants may also apply to sports clubs.

West Sussex Youth Service Affiliation and Grants

Grants are available through West Sussex Youth Service, for information on how to become affiliated contact Jackie Cooper (East Grinstead area Neighbourhood Youth Worker) on 01342 321585.  More details provided below. (affiliation is free subject to certain requirements)

Organisations affiliated to the Youth Service receive regular circulars and communications including a copy of the magazine 'Youth Matters', be included in directories of youth organisations, be able to take advantage of the annual training programme for youth workers and avail themselves of advice and support from Youth Service professional staff.

Affiliated organisations are eligible to apply for financial assistance, within the grants system, towards the cost of Initial setting up grants, rent (including heating and lighting), equipment, part Time Youth Workers, training and curriculum projects and block grants (annual assistance towards running expenses).

Small capital grants are available from East Grinstead Town Council.

Also refer to Sporting Links for information on Sportsmatch, Sports Aid, The Volunteers Investment Programme (Sport England), Lottery Funding (Sport England), Millennium Festival Awards for All, New Opportunities Fund and Sports Sponsorship.