Funding available for sports clubs

 

 

 

 

Three funding opportunities to support grassroots sports clubs.

 

 

MARS Refuel Drink Fund

Open again for applications.

The MARS Refuel Drink Fund has reopened again to offer sports fanatics the chance to get their hands on some funding.

 

£10,000 is available to donate to clubs and individuals in need of a sporting boost.

Applications for the £500 awards can be made online at www.marsrefuel.com. The fund offers support with anything from equipment costs, to improving training grounds and clubhouses. The fund is also open to individuals raising money for charity through sporting activities, such as bike rides, mountain climbing and parachute jumps.

The fund will be accepting applications until 31 October 2010.

The fund is open to residents of, and clubs and organisations based in the UK only. Applicants must be 12 years or over and only one application will be accepted per person, club or organisation.  Visit the site for details.  

Cash-4-Clubs

Cash 4 Clubs is a sports grants scheme which gives clubs a chance to win grants ranging from £250 to £1000, whether it be to improve facilities, purchase new equipment, gain coaching qualifications, or generally invest in the sustainability of their club.

How do clubs apply?

Clubs can apply for a Cash 4 Clubs Sports Grant by filling out the online application form at anytime, available at www.cash-4-clubs.com.

How much funding is available?

There are 3 tiers of grants at £250, £500 and £1,000, which are awarded on a discretionary basis.

Who can apply?

Any sports club can apply as long as they are registered with their sport’s National Governing Body or local authority. Funding can be requested for anything that will add to the sustainability and effectiveness of the sports club.

 

 

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) still has funding to support small grant applications up to £5000. The remaining funding needs to be committed by 9th November with the money spent by 31/3/2011.

The CRT is an independent grant making body dedicated exclusively to the regeneration of coalfield communities - Full details and how to apply.

 

Chris Turner
Club Development Manager
T: 01785 619681

E: cturner@staffordbc.gov.uk