Funding Opportunities

Sportivate

Sportivate will give young people aged between 14 and 25 the chance to receive six weeks coaching in a sport of their choice. It is aimed at young people who are not currently choosing to so sport in their own time and will support them to continue playing sport in their community after the six weeks is up.

£395,000 is available to sports projects across the county, visit our dedicated Sportivate page for information and to download an application form.

Funding for Coaches

Download information from Sports Coach UK about the Coaching Support System and funding opportunities. Click here.

Sportsmatch

Sportsmatch will be re-opening to new applications on the 17 January 2011 for projects starting after the 1 April 2011. It is advisable to revisit the Sport England site prior to submitting a new application.
http://www.sportengland.org/funding/sportsmatch.aspx

HSBC Golf Roots Plus

HSBC Golf Roots Plus is a new grant-aid scheme that will provide funding for projects where the development of life skills is the primary purpose using golf as the catalyst. The scheme provides up to £2,500 of project funding to local delivery partners such as a youth services, local authorities, police services or partnership of schools.

For more information and to apply click here.

The Councillor Big Society Fund

Each of the 77 County Councillors have up to £2,000 from which they can make awards of funding to a range of local groups/organisations. The decision to award funding is made by individual Councillors, and local groups are advised to contact their County Councillor to discuss this further. If you are unsure of your local County Councillor then contact the Customer Service Centre on 01522 782060 or visit:

http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/local-democracy/about-your-county-councillor/find-your-councillor/

Cash 4 Clubs

Cash 4 Clubs is a sport funding scheme supported by Betfair and SportsAid which recognises the importance of community sport. It has been set up to facilitate fundraising for community sports clubs throughout the country. Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants ranging from £250 to £1000. It is a simple scheme aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provide the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club.

Visit the Cash 4 Clubs website for more details.

South Holland District Council

SHDC operates a Designated Councillor Budget scheme whereby individual Councillors have an annual budget of £5,000 (pro-rata) to support community projects in their area. More information is available from:

http://www.sholland.gov.uk/council/councillors/Designated+Councillor+Budgets.htm

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

The Lincolnshire Community Foundation has made £400,000 available for groups that benefit the community. Individual projects can apply for grants of up to £5000 to spend on equipment, volunteer training, child care, travel costs, events and activities.

For more information contact Sue Fortune on 01529 305825.

Lincolnshire Community Foundation have also announced that they will be managing a new £500,000 Fund after a Cornish family donation was doubled as part of a Government Endowment Match Challenge.
The aim is to improve the wellbeing of people living in Lincolnshire, to make life more comfortable, ease distress and isolation. Priority will be given to projects that meet the criteria and operate in East Lindsey District.

Eligibility: Not for profit volunteer led groups that have a governing document, accounts, bank account and relevant policies and procedures. Foundation staff can give advice about these matters where necessary.

Themes: Social Cohesion, Advice & Support and Older People.

Amount: Up to £5,000, although there may be some element of strategic grant making to meet a specific need or gap in service provision problems.

Closing dates for receipt of completed applications are on 1 June, 1 October, 1 February from 2011 to 2016.

To obtain an Application Form or to chat about your project, please contact: Sue Fortune, Tel: 01529 305825.

Torch Trophy Trust

The aim of the Torch Trophy Trust Bursary is to help volunteers improve their skills as coaches or officials if they are unable to do so without funding. The Bursaries provide financial support for those wishing to undertake training. A Torch Trophy Trust Bursary is awarded to enable individuals or groups to enhance their knowledge in order to assist their club, organisation or community to develop their chosen sport, by making grants of up to £1,000. Visit www.torchtrophytrust.org

Biffaward

Biffaward ( www.biffaward.org ) is a multi-million pound fund that helps to build communities and transform lives through awarding grants to community and environmental projects across the UK.  The fund's money comes from landfill tax credits donated by Biffa Waste Services. Biffaward is managed by the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT) on Biffa's behalf.

There are four levels of funding:

- Small Grants - £250 to £5,000 - for projects that enable communities to improve local amenities and to conserve wildlife;

- Main Grants - Community - £5,000 to £50,000 - for projects that provide and improve community facilities;

- Main Grants - Biodiversity - £5,000 to £50,000 - for projects that conserve wildlife species and habitats;

- Flagship - £150,000 to £500,000 - for regionally significant projects which improve biodiversity or cultural facilities.

There are no deadlines for submitting an application to the Main Grants and Small Grants Schemes.  Completed application forms are processed on a rolling programme and will be considered at the next available board meeting.  However, the Flagship Scheme does have deadlines and applications are only accepted at a certain time each year. 

Barclays Community Sports Award

The Barclays Community Sports Award is a new award to recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and groups that use sport to benefit communities across the UK.

The accolade will be awarded each month during the Barclays Premier League season alongside those for Barclays Player and Manager of the Month, to highlight the great efforts being made by many in community sport.

Each monthly winner will receive £1,000 for their group or organisation, a limited edition trophy and will be entered into the end of season award to win a further £5,000, all donated by Barclays Spaces for Sports. The end of season award winner will also receive a VIP trip to London to receive their award from Gareth Southgate.

Visit www.barclayscommunitysportsaward.com for more details.

Funding Links

www.fundingcentral.org.uk is a free website enabling you to identify thousands of grants, contracts and loan finance opportunities. It is updated daily and features statutory and non-statutory funding all in one place. It has practical tools and resources supporting you to develop sustainable income strategies appropriate to your needs. Funding Central makes complex searching easy - sign up and receive weekly, tailored funding and finance alerts delivered straight to your inbox.

Lincolnshire County Council Grants- Follow the link for more information or contact the LCC grants team on 01522 552834

Wakeham Trust- Grants made in support of new community action projects

Hilton Foundation- Grants made in support of projects for disabled or disadvantaged children

St. Modwen Environmental Trust- Small and large grants made in support of projects that have a high level of enduring public engagement and participation.

The Co-op Community Fund- Grants of up to £2000 made to community based projects.

www.thestarfoundationcic.org are a community fundraising organisation, click on the link for useful information.