Sports Council Grants Scheme

Central Fife ClubSport operates a small grants scheme to support affiliated sports clubs and organisations across the area.

Two types of funding are available:

Club Development Grant
Special Project Grant

These grants are designed to support the growth of grassroots sport and help clubs develop opportunities for participation within their communities.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Central Fife ClubSport grants, clubs or organisations must:

Be a member of Central Fife ClubSport for a minimum of six months (at the committee’s discretion)
Be actively operating, training and competing within the Central Fife ClubSport area, or preparing to do so
Be an amateur organisation (not paying athletes to participate)
Be formally constituted with a recognised committee
Hold a bank account in the club’s name
Be a ClubFife or National Governing Body accredited organisation
Have their application endorsed by at least two club committee members
Submit their application through the online process via the Central Fife ClubSport website
Apply in advance of the project or event (applications should normally be submitted at least two months before the project begins)
Publicise the grant if the application is successful
Participate in a review of how the funding has been used

Tips for Writing Your Application

When submitting your application, please ensure you include the following information:

A description of the project, including its aims and vision
Why the project is needed and who will benefit
The impact the project will have on your club and the wider community
How the project will be delivered and managed
The resources required and the total project cost
The proposed start and completion dates

Administration

Applicants will normally be notified of the outcome within two months of submitting their application.
If successful, the Treasurer of Central Fife ClubSport will arrange payment of the grant directly to the club or organisation.
Clubs are responsible for ensuring funds are used in accordance with the approved application and any conditions attached to the grant.
If items purchased through grant funding are not used for the purpose stated, Central Fife ClubSport reserves the right to seek repayment of part or all of the grant.
Clubs may apply for one or both grants within a 12 month period.

Grants Available

Club Development Grant

The Club Development Grant supports clubs in achieving the aims set out within their development plans.

Funding may be considered for:

Start up costs
Promotional materials
Equipment
Hosting major events
Other costs directly related to initiatives in the club’s development plan

Non Eligible Costs

The following costs are not eligible for funding:

General running costs, including coaching fees and facility hire
Capital costs
Training or competition costs for individual athletes or teams
Equipment intended for use by a single individual rather than the club

Grants are available up to a maximum of £500 per club within a 12 month period and are awarded at the discretion of Central Fife ClubSport.

Special Project Grant

Special Project Grants support initiatives that deliver wider community benefit and align with priorities set out within the Plan for Fife.

Projects should aim to promote equality, diversity and inclusion through sport and physical activity.

These grants are particularly intended to support clubs working with priority groups including:

People from low socio economic backgrounds
Culturally diverse communities
Disabled people
Individuals with long term health conditions
Inactive people
People experiencing financial hardship

Grants are typically £500 per club within a 12 month period, although alternative amounts may be awarded at the discretion of Central Fife ClubSport.