Sports Grants & Funding Options for Sports Clubs

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• Eligibility

Funding for Clubs

Torbay Council have produced a comprehensive funding guide for sports clubs and organisations with an interest in sport (see Related Documents).  The guide includes information on a wide range of opportunities and provides the vital preliminary knowledge of what is available and where to go for further information or how to apply to the various funding options.

Indivudual Grants

Torbay Council offer a grant scheme to individuals who must fulfil a number of criteria. The grant maybe used to fund costs for training, competitions, travel/accommodation, competition entries and coaching fees, subscriptions to sports clubs and costs of obtaining National Governing Body qualifications.

You can fill in an application for this scheme online or alternatively please contact the Community & Sports Officer with regards to any of the above information.

Eligibility

Individuals may only be awarded 1 grant within any 12 month period. Individuals must reside in Torbay (and must have been a permanent resident in Torbay for at least 1 year at time of application. The Grant Scheme gives priority to individuals under 25 years of age but applications from other age groups are welcome particularly where peak performance is normally achieved later. If you are under 16 years your application must be countersigned by a parent or guardian. You will be required to account for all expenditure, submitting receipts upon request.

To qualify for an award you should demonstrate that you have achieved:- National competition level, national competition potential or inclusion in a national training squad. County or regional competition level with national potential i.e. a sportsman or woman who attends regional training or a Centre of Excellence. Successful applicants must demonstrate that they are already making a considerable commitment to their sport. This must be supported by either the County or Regional Sports Association, Governing Body or a club representative.

Related Documents

Funding Guide for Sports Clubs A guide to the wide range of opportunities available giving those looking for funding for sport the vital preliminary knowledge of what is available and where to go for further information or to apply. Last updated: 11/04/2008 (132 KB)

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