It is recognised that setting up and developing clubs, coaches and players costs money. To help clubs, coaches and volunteers with this process, a number of grant schemes that can support various Netball projects have been identified.

Sussex County Netball Association Bursary

The aim of the Sussex County Netball Association Bursary is to support affiliated members with Continuous Professional Development (CPD). The Sussex County Netball Association recognises that courses to achieve new qualifications can be costly and offers financial support to those who are involved in Netball throughout Sussex.

DOWNLOAD SCNA BURSARY INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORM

UKCC Course Funding

There is a regional bursary in the South East for UKCC Level 2 and 3. Eligible coaches can access £200 towards the cost of a Level 2 and £462 towards a Level 3. All courses must be completed by the end of December 2010. Eligibility is as follows. All applicants should:

• live or coach within the South East region (Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire & IOW, Bucks and MK, Berkshire and Oxfordshire) assessed by the postcode of the applicant or of the club
• be 19 + years old
• be endorsed by the relevant NGB and / or CSP
• hold sufficient pre requisite qualifications for either Level 2 or 3 UKCC
• be currently employed as a coach or coaching voluntarily
• not be in full time education (unless the course is completed during the summer holidays)
• agree to the terms and conditions of the bursary 

To apply please email helenw@englandnetball.co.uk 

Others

Mars Re-fuel

This an easy to apply funding stream for up to £500 for any projects that will help an individual or club play longer.  Every month until May the fund will be giving away £10,000, up to £500 to 20 clubs or individuals.

Please follow this link to visit the online application

Sport England - Active Women

Sport England have brought out a new funding opportunity called Active Women. They are seeking bids from projects that directly address the challenges women have to overcome if they want to play more sport. These include:

• Time constraints
• Childcare
• Transport
• Cost
• Friends to go with
• Self-confidence.

If you would like more information please see their website: http://www.sportengland.org/funding/active_women.aspx or for information on how to apply please click here: http://www.sportengland.org/funding/active_women/how_to_apply.aspx.

Awards for All

Awards for All is a Lottery grants scheme for local communities supported by the Arts Council England, the Big Lottery Fund, the Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England. Awards for All England grants awards of between £300 and £10,000 for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.

Download an application form at http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/england

O₂ It’s Your Community

It's Your Community is a grants scheme that awards up to £1,000 to local groups and individuals, for anything that can or will benefit the community. Awards should be for the benefit of the community, or to build community spirit.

Apply online at www.itsyourcommunity.co.uk

To discuss local opportunities for funding, please contact Sussex Netball Development Officer, Danielle Collins at danielle.collins@englandnetball.co.uk