Club Development
Equipment
Purpose of this grant is to provide equipment to increase participation in sport. Clubs will have to insure equipment items. Grants are not available for personal items or team strips. All grants will be merit based on each individual application, as wear and tear is subjective to a sport or activity’s equipment. If a club ceases to exist within three years of receiving a grant then the sale value of the equipment must be returned to ASC.
50% of costs up to the maximum level of funding - £500.
Event
Purpose of this grant is to support clubs who want to develop their club or raise the profile of their sport/club by way of an event or at enhancing participation or performance at club and community level, including: Public open days; Competitions (of higher standard than normal club competitions); Coaching Workshops; Festivals, Mini Games, Taster Sessions; Club to School or Community Links; etc.
50% of costs up to the maximum level of funding - £250.
Development, Participation & Performance
Purpose of this grant is for the: Development of Introductory, Improver and Performance squads; Initial establishment of Annual Leagues and Tournaments; High Level Coaching; Development of Junior, Disabled, Youth Initiatives within Club or Community Settings.
50% of costs up to the maximum level of funding - £500.
Club Start Up
Purpose of this grant is to encourage greater participation in sport at grassroots level. Available for new groups to apply for or groups that are increasing their pool of membership (for example, setting up a junior section). If new club ceases to exist within three years of grant award then ASC will seek re-imbursement. Club must submit copies of their Constitutions, last Bank Statement.
Maximum level of funding £200.
Club Travel
Purpose of this grant, is to help clubs and teams, attend competitions or events for which they have had to qualify.
50% of costs up to the maximum level of funding - £250 per club (UK), £500 (outside UK).
Clubs travelling to non selective events or competitions in the UK, Europe or abroad will not be considered unless long term development benefits to the club can be demonstrated. 50% of cost up to the maximum level of funding - £100 per club (UK), £200 (outside UK).