Funding is available for athletes from all sports who have reached county or regional level and are seen to be capable of achieving national recognition.
Individuals must reside in Bolton.
Priority will be given to those individuals who are struggling to reach their potential due to a lack of financial support and who are not in receipt of grants from elsewhere.
The fund is open to individuals from all recognised sports regardless of age or disability who fulfil the above criteria.
Grants will not fund coaching expenses, will not be given to those applicants currently in receipt of World Class or TASS funding and will not be paid retrospectively.
Grants from £50 up to a maximum of £150 can be applied for during a 12 month period. If you are successful in your application but are awarded less than maximum £150 you may be eligible to apply for further funding within the 12 month period providing your previous grant has been spent in full and appropriate receipts and monitoring and evaluation form have been satisfactorily completed.

2. Clubs, Groups and Organisations (CGO’s)

The fund is available to support projects and other initiatives which for example:
Encourage or introduce new participants to sport, leisure or physically active recreation
Assist community led sports development projects and initiatives.
Support health and fitness projects.
Assist in hiring facilities and equipment (not ongoing running costs).
Assist with training course fees especially where they lead to qualifications in coaching for participants.

Essential Criteria

Clubs working towards Club accreditation.
Clubs that hold a Child Protection Policy.
Clubs that hold an Equity Policy.
Clubs that have a Club bank account.
Clubs to be registered with their sport’s specific NGB.
Clubs that have an income of no more that £15,000 annually.
Clubs hold meetings at least on a quarterly basis.
Clubs to have a Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.
Grants DO NOT fund capital work.
Grants for Individuals DO NOT fund purchase of equipment.

Examples of schemes that may be supported include grants for sports equipment / assistance for coaches to attend specific courses.
NB: It is only in exceptional circumstances that grant aid will be awarded for the purchase of kit,
e.g. football strips, as sponsorship for this type of item should ideally be sought through commercial enterprises.

How long will it take?

Applications for amounts take up to 8 weeks to process from the receipt of a complete application, so please be sure to apply in plenty of time.

How to apply

Download the attached form(s) for Individuals (

) or Groups (

) and once completed either email to grants@bospaa.co.uk or print and send to:

Graham Marshall
Sport & Active Living Services
3rd Floor Paderborn house
Civic Centre
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
BL1 1UA
Tel: 01204 334109

Hints & Tips

The panel can only judge your application on the information you have provided. As such, you should take your time and seek help from the above number if required. Bear in mind the following when completing your application form:

The panel know nothing about you. It’s up to you to tell them as much as you can about your achievements to date and your plans for the future.
Why should you be a priority for this funding? Read the criteria carefully and make sure you explain why you believe you should be considered for funding above other applicants.
Before completing the breakdown of costs, collect quotes from the appropriate places e.g. if you are applying for accommodation, ask the hotel you will be staying at to send you a price list or for equipment collect appropriate catalogue pages. All applications must be accompanied by relevant documents to support costs.
Before you return your completed application form, double check that you have filled out all relevant sections and have included all supporting documents.