Broxbourne - 2012 Grants Schemes
The Borough of Broxbourne has two grants schemes for 2012. The Olympic and Diamond Jubilee Small Grants Scheme funds community events (including street parties) celebrating the Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Games.
The other scheme is more directly relevant. The Olympic and Paralympic Hopefuls Scheme allows local athletes who have the potential to compete in future international competitions to apply for up to £1,000 of funding to contribute towards the cost of equipment, kit and training.
Visit the Borough of Broxbourne website for more information, including guidance notes and application forms. Click here.
North Herts Council - grants for athletes and coaches
North Hertfordshire District Council have two rounds of sports grants for talented individuals and coaches each year. The grants are open to North Herts residents and are administered by Sport North Herts, the community sports network (CSN).
Applications for the latest round of grants close on Wednesday 1st February at 5pm.
You can find out more and download application forms etc. on the NHDC website - click here.
Watford Council workshop subsidies and coaching bursaries
- applications close 2nd February 2012
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Watford Borough Council have put together a support package for clubs and coaches in the Watford area. The funding is available to individuals who are 16 or over, and who actively volunteer in sports clubs in Watford that are affiliated to their sport's governing body. Their club must be registered on the Active Watford website: www.activewatford-csn.org |
In partnership with Herts Sports Partnership, the Council are offering subsidised workshops to support clubs working towards Clubmark accreditation and to develop the skills of their coaches.
Click here for details of the subsidies available.
Watford Borough Council's bursary scheme offers coaches in Watford sports clubs the opportunity to apply for a subsidy to support the development of their coaching qualifications.
Click here for details of the bursary scheme.
Community Grants Programme for Stevenage and Hertsmere!
The scheme is open to Community groups, registered charities, companies limited by guarantee, social enterprises or Community Interest Companies (CIC’s) provided they can prove that they benefit residents within Affinity Sutton Housing. Grants are available from £300 - £5,000. The next round of applications closes on 17 Sep at 5pm.
All information can be found at our website: www.affinitysutton.com - there is a link from the homepage to the grants information. It is strongly recommended that applications first read the Guidance Notes to ensure the project and organisation are eligible before completing the Application Form.
Typical projects that we look to provide a grant for include:
- Engaging young people in positive activities
- Supporting children and their families
- Promoting the green agenda and estate regeneration
- Promoting health and wellbeing
- Promoting community safety
- Encouraging community engagement and cohesion
- Promoting equality of opportunity and diversity
Your local district council may be able to offer some additional funding support. To find out, you will need to contact the relevant Sports Development Officer or equivalent.
To find out the name of your local Sports Development Officer:
• Go to http://www.sportinherts.org.uk/useful-contacts/in-your-area/
• Click on the relevant district council