There are many different types of grants available to sports clubs, coaches and individuals.
Sports Fund Stafford Borough
Stafford Borough Council allocates funds to talented sports performers, local sports clubs and local sports coaches. They have three different pots available for people to apply to, depending on their requirements. Applicants must live within Stafford Borough or be a member of a sports club that is situated within Stafford Borough. The Community Foundation for Staffordshire administer this fund for Stafford Borough Council.
Coaching Fund
This fund is to assist individuals coaching within the Borough with the costs involved in undertaking a coaching certificate.
Grant Aid / Loan Aid
Local sports clubs and organisations can apply to this fund if they require money for things such as new equipment or improvements to their buildings or facilities.
Grant Aid Guidelines (pdf 94kb) Grant/Loan Form
Scholarship Fund
The Scholarship fund is in place to offer financial support to individuals who are in full time education and live within Stafford Borough and compete at county level or above in their chosen sport.
Scholarship Fund Application Form
Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-On-Trent
(SASSOT)
Offer guidance on where to look for funding and advice on some of the key principles to consider when submitting a funding application. Information of funding opportunities.
The latest funding information is included in the SASSOT monthly e-newsletter that people can sign up to by visiting the home page of the website www.sportacrossstaffordshire.co.uk.