We break down in more detail what the eligibility requirements are for both grants below.
National Lottery fund
With the National Lottery grant, you can apply for funding ranging from £300 to £10,000. As Richard explained, the current turnaround time for grant applications is four to six weeks, but you can apply at any time, so deadlines aren’t looming.
To qualify for National Lottery funding, you poland rcs data need to make sure you tick at least one criteria box. There are three main success factors your project should deliver to get your application approved.
Bring people together and build strong relationships in and across communities
Richard says that “As clubs, you’re doing that all the time. You’re bringing people together, whether that’s as part of a team or whether that’s parents or volunteers. That’s what sports clubs do.”
Improve places and spaces
For example, this could be smartening up a clubhouse to make it more appealing to community groups.
Enable people to fulfil their potential
If your club works with vulnerable members of the community then you can show how it improves their quality of life.
So, what exactly can you spend the National Lottery grant money on?
Here’s a breakdown:
Staff salaries
For example, coaches, sessional workers, and trainers.
Project activities
Such as costs towards a community event or healthy living training and resources.