Sports Grants
A wide range of funding opportunities are available for sports clubs and sports performers in North Tyneside. These include grants from North Tyneside Council and also grants and funding from external organisations.
Sport North Tyneside Grants:
Talented Sports Performers Grant
Funded by: North Tyneside Council - www.northtyneside.gov.uk
North Tyneside Council operates a small grant scheme for sports performers, who live in the borough, to help with the cost of travel, specialist equipment, coaching and club and competition entry fees.
Contact: Sport North Tyneside on 0191 643 7447 or click here for an application form.
Sports Coach Education Grant
Funded by: North Tyneside Council - www.northtyneside.gov.uk
North Tyneside Council operates a small grant scheme for sports coaches, who live in the borough, to help their development by supporting them in obtaining a Level 2 or higher award in their chosen sport.
Contact: Sport North Tyneside on 0191 643 7447 or click here for an application form.
External Organisations:
Sportsmatch
Funded by: Sport England - www.sportengland.org/funding/sportsmatch.aspx
Sportsmatch matches sponsorship that has been given to a sports club by a company, trust, charity or private individual to fund projects that promote new participation at grassroots level.
Contact: Sportsmatch Team on 08458 508 508 or e-mail funding@sportengland.org
Small Grants Programme
Funded by: Sport England - www.sportengland.org/funding/small_grants.aspx
Set up to support local community sport projects, the Small Grants Programme seeks to increase participation, sustain participation and develop opportunities for people to excel in their chosen sport. Past grants by the scheme have including providing sports kits for teams and paying the extra costs of having qualified coaches take sessions. Any non-profit sports team or activity centre can apply for a grant, which will hopefully help them to grow, sustain and excel.
Contact: Funding Line on 08458 508 508 or e-mail funding@sportengland.org
Cash for Clubs
Funded by: Cash for Clubs - www.cash-4-clubs.com
Cash 4 Clubs provides funding to support grassroots sports club across the UK. Any sports club can apply as long as they are registered with their governing body or local authority. Grants ranging from £250 to £1,000 are available throughout the year. Funding can be requested for anything that will add to the sustainability and effectiveness of the sports club.
Enable Sport Programme
Funded by: Cauldwell Children Charity - www.caudwellchildren.com
A programme set up to fund adapted sports equipment for disabled children participating in competitive sport. The funding is only available to individuals engaged in competitive sport and is not available to groups and clubs.
Contact: Call 0845 300 1348 or e-mail charity@caudwellchildren.com
MARS Refuel Fund
Funded by: MARS - www.marsrefuel.com
MARDS donates £10,000 each month, with a maximum of £500 per applicant. The MARS Refuel Fund is offering support with anything from equipment costs to improving training grounds and club houses. Applicants don’t just have to be part of a team to benefit. The fund will also give support to individuals raising money for charity through sporting activities, such as bike rides, mountain climbing and parachute jumps.