Raising money is never simple, but the information below provides a starting point for those seeking funding. Please note that the criteria and priorities of funding agencies do change from time to time, so you are advised to check the information given in this guide directly with the appropriate funding agency.
Sport Dudley Grant Aid Programmes
Sport Dudley (formerly Dudley Sports Council) distributes grant aid to individuals. Sport Dudley has limited funds available to grant aid individuals who are resident within the borough of Dudley and have reached County level and have potential to go further in their chosen sport.
Should you wish to apply for grant aid, please contact the secretary for the necessary application forms.
Contact name: Derek Aldridge
Telephone: 01562 882739
The Football Foundation
The Football Foundation is a unique partnership funded by The F.A. Premier League, The FA and the Government. The Foundation is the UK’s largest sports charity.
The Foundation is playing a key role in revitalising grass roots sport, investing in our parks, schools and playing fields and harnessing the power of the game within our communities, to promote education and social inclusion. It's mission is to improve facilities, create opportunities and build communities.
With grants ranging from £100 to £1m, the Foundation can help with all your needs, whether it is a new changing room, community project, floodlights, pitch drainage or a football kit for your junior team.
For more information contact::
Funding Agency: The Football Foundation
Telephone: 020 7832 0100
Email: enquiries@footballfoundation.org.uk
Website: The Football Foundation
Sportsmatch (Sponsorship Incentive Scheme)
A scheme designed to attract business sponsorship into sport. Will consider revenue, but normally capital projects. Matches, pound for pound, any business sponsorship that your organisation is likely to be able to negotiate. Grants are from £1,000 (schools £500 minimum award) to £50,000.
For more information contact:
Funding Agency: Sportsmatch
Telephone: 020 7233 7747
Website: www.sportsmatch.co.uk
Application forms are available from:
The Institute of Sports Sponsorship
Sportsmatch Scheme Manager
Warwick House, 4th Floor, 25/27 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PP
Telephone: 020 7233 7747
Area Committee Grant Aid Programme
The five Area Committees that have been established in Dudley each have an allocation of funds that is to be spent on projects in the local community. Projects have to be either capital (buildings, construction or large pieces of equipment) or one off expenditure items.
Each Area Committee has £50,000 per annum to allocate and further details are available from us as per the contact details below.
For more information contact:
Contact Person: Andy Webb, Head of Sport and Physical Activity
Address: Sport and Physical Activity Section, Claughton House, Blowers Green Road, Dudley, DY2 8UZ
Telephone 01384 815579
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