Club grant

Grants to clubs and organisations

The deadline for the final grant application window of 2026 is November 4.

2027 grant applications schedule: 

First grant window

Applications open: January 1, 2027

Applications close: March 31, 2027

Assessment, decisions and awards: by April 30, 2027

Second grant window

Applications open: May 1, 2027

Applications close: June 30, 2027

Assessment, decisions and awards: by July 31, 2027

Application process

We can support your club or organisation with funding to cover:

• Equipment (excluding team kit and balls).
• Travel expenses.
• Event organisation.
• Coaching and instruction.
• The impact of the cost of living crisis on club members.

To qualify for a grant your club or organisation should:

• Be located in Tyne and Wear.
• Be a formally constituted not for profit organisation or charity.
• Have a written constitution and a structured committee in place.
• Hold a club bank account with at least two signatories.
• Be affiliated to or registered with your sport’s National Governing Body.
• Be prepared to take part in any publicity (social media/newspaper article etc.) associated with your award.

Applications should place 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. Grants will normally be limited to a maximum of £1,000 and clubs can only apply for one award per year.

Applicant / Club Contact

Name of club/organisation * Name of sport/activity * Name of person applying * Position within organisation * Your address * Contact Telephone * Contact Email *

Club Details

Is your club a formally constituted not-for-profit organisation or charity? *

Yes No

Does your club have a written constitution or governance document? *

Yes No

Does your club have its own bank account with at least two signatories? *

Yes No

Is your club affiliated or registered with a recognised national governing body? *

Yes No

Is your club prepared to take part in publicity relating to an award? *

Yes No

Background Information

Please enter the number of members in each age bracket.

Male members aged 3–11 * Female members aged 3–11 * Male members aged 12–16 * Female members aged 12–16 * Male members aged 17–21 * Female members aged 17–21 * Male members aged 22+ * Female members aged 22+ * How many people participate in a typical week? * How many adult coaches and volunteers support the club? * How many hours per week is the activity available? *

Award Details

Amount requested * Please provide a detailed breakdown of how the award would be spent * How would the award improve participation or performance? * Is this application part of another funding bid? * Any other relevant information * Declaration * I have completed this form accurately and truthfully.

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