Grant Funding for Individuals and Club Developments
GRANT FUNDING
Individuals who want to apply for grants should do so through their clubs. The revised form for individuals needs to be completed by your club and must include a reference from a club official. It is essential that every section of the application form is completed. Failure to do so will make your application invalid.
Sport Newcastle are aware that many families and sports clubs are struggling with the increase in the cost of living. This is why we have created a 'hardship fund' for individual grants and are prepared to subsidise clubs/organisations with membership/subscription costs. Applications to this fund from individuals must also come through your club/organisation. The maximum award to an individual from this fund is £250 whilst the usual limit of £1000 applies to clubs/organisations.
Our Grants Committee meets 4 times per year to consider the grant applications received in each quarter.
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Criteria for the Award of a Grant to a Club / Organisation
Sport Newcastle's Grants Committee meets 4 times per year to consider the grant applications from Clubs/Organisations for :
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Equipment - (not including team strips or match balls).
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Travelling Expenses - eg. teams travelling to National finals.
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Organising Events - eg. tournaments, taster sessions, one-off competitions, open days.
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Coaching / Instruction - eg. to fund an individual to gain an award or qualification, to pay a 'guest' coach.
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Dealing with the negative impact of the cost of living crisis for club members.
Grants will normally be limited to a maximum of £1,000.
To be eligible to apply for funding clubs must meet the following criteria:
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Be located in Tyne and Wear.
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Be a formally constituted 'not for profit' organisation or a registered charity.
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Have a written constitution and a structured committee in place.
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Hold a club bank account with at least two signatories.
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Be affiliated to, or registered with, their National Governing Body.
Clubs/organisations must be prepared to take part in any publicity associated with the award.
Projects must have a specific focus on increasing participation within a club and be able to show how the funding will enhance the quality and quantity of sporting provision on offer.
All applicants must complete the 'Sport Newcastle Grant Application Form for Clubs / Organisations' and will need to provide the following information:
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Background information on the club i.e. current membership, age groups participating, etc.
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The reason for requesting funding.
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How funding will increase participation.
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What will happen after the funding.
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Budget breakdown.
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Details of sports club membership.
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Details of a suitable person who can support the grant request.
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Recent performance details / results.
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Reason for the grant request.
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Details of any other grants or financial support recently received.
The Sport Newcastle Trust is a registered charity: No. 1153011.
Note: Clubs will be restricted to one grant per year.
In exceptional circumstances Sport Newcastle will consider applications that do not necessarily meet all the required criteria.
Download the Club / Organisation Application Form by clicking on one of the icons below.
Criteria for the Award of a Grant to an Individual
Sport Newcastle's Grants Committee meets 4 times per year to consider the grant applications from individuals for :
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Travelling Expenses
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Clothing & Equipment
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Coaching / Instruction
Applicants should be:
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Aged 11-25.
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A member of a recognised sports club in Tyne and Wear or live in this metropolitan district.
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Prepared to take part in any publicity associated with the grant award.
N.B. for funding for coaching awards/qualifications there are no age criteria. Please refer to: Award of a Grant to a Club/Organisation.
Individuals must be nominated by their club. The 'Sport Newcastle Grant Application Form for Individuals' must include the following information:
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Personal details.
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Details of sports club membership.
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Details of the club official who is proposing you for the grant.
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Recent performance details / results.
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Type of grant applied for, either performance (i.e. bronze, silver or gold) or hardship (max award £250).
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How the grant will make a difference to you and your club.
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Details of any other grants or financial support recently received.
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A supporting reference from the club official proposing you for the grant.
In exceptional circumstances Sport Newcastle will consider applications that do not completely adhere to the above criteria.
Performance Grants Pathway
The following tiered grants pathway should help you determine the level of grant you can apply for.
Bronze Grant
First grant to young athletes showing potential to make their mark at minimum county level and above.
Maximum award £250.
Silver Grant
For athletes usually competing regularly at national level or at least proven success at regional level.
Winners of annual Sport Newcastle Rising Star Awards can enter the grants pathway at this level.
Maximum grant £500.
Gold Grant
For outstanding potential already competing at international level.
Maximum grant £1000.
Platinum Grant (Sports Scholar)
For world class potential athletes chosen by Sport Newcastle as Sports Scholars.
Grant £1500 p.a. (max. 3 years, reviewed annually).
Progression through the grants pathway will be dependent on evidence to show how previous grants have led to improved performance.
The Sport Newcastle Trust is a registered charity: No. 1153011.
Download the Individual Application Form by clicking on one of the icons below.
2022: The Year of the Coach - special grant application.
Complete the application form below to apply for a grant specifically for Coaching and return by 28th February 2022.