Details of Grant Aid available to members of ClubSport Lewis and Harris and how to apply.
ClubSport Lewis and Harris will administer grant aid funding on behalf of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Western Isles Health Board. Both Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Western Isles Health Board encourage sports clubs and organisations to join and engage in the activities of ClubSport Lewis and Harris. Grants will only be available to affiliated and paid-up members of ClubSport Lewis and Harris.
These grants are intended to provide support to local sports clubs and organisations, and, in certain circumstances, individuals who are members of ClubSport Lewis and Harris.
Applications will be considered from clubs, organisations and individuals who have been affiliated to ClubSport Lewis and Harris for a minimum of three months (this does not apply for any clubs who are applying for start-up grants).
Applications for grant will be considered at meetings of the Executive Committee and must be submitted to the Secretary of ClubSport Lewis and Harris at least 5 days prior to the Executive Committee meeting.
An application for grant aid which is submitted after the grant aid deadline will only be considered by the Executive Committee in extenuating circumstances.
Start-up grants of up to £100 may be available to recently formed clubs which have a constitution.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment towards the success of the club, provide a detailed outline of the club’s aims and objectives and submit properly costed information on how they propose to use the grant.
Clubs in receipt of a start-up grant must maintain their membership of the local Sports Council. If they do not, reimbursement of the start-up grant may be sought.
The aim of Coach Education grants is to supplement rather than replace voluntary effort. Applicants will be expected therefore to show evidence of their regular commitment to their chosen sport.
Clubs applying for a grant must include all costs such as:
Grant aid up to a maximum of £800 or 66% (whichever is the lesser amount) may be available.
Grant aid up to a maximum of £500 or 66% (whichever is the lesser amount) may be available.
Clubs and organisations can apply for sports equipment that will enhance and develop their sport. However, they will be expected to insure items of equipment purchased with grant aid. Grants will not be available for personal items such as team clothing, tracksuits or strips.
Grants up to a maximum of £900 or 66% (whichever is the lesser amount) may be available.
The purpose of sports coaching development grants is to assist clubs and organisations in organising coach training which will improve the performance of local coaches and participants.
Grant aid up to a maximum of £600 or 66% (whichever is the lesser amount) may be available.
Promotion of events that support and encourage increased participation in sport, guiding individuals on the path to excellence. This includes youth development, disabled sports, "come and try" sessions, mini-festivals, and local or district events.
Grant aid up to a maximum of £300 or 66% (whichever is the lesser amount) may be available.
The purpose of excellence grants is to support individual or team participants living within Lewis and Harris who have received regional, sub-national or national recognition. Other levels of participation will be considered at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
Each application must be supported by a letter from the National Governing Body or equivalent.
The maximum grant available to an individual member in one financial year will not exceed £500 or 66% (whichever is the lesser amount) for national level or £300 or 66% (whichever is the lesser amount) for sub-national or regional level.
Where more than one individual from an affiliated club or organisation is involved, the maximum grant assistance to that club shall not normally exceed £1000 in any one year 66% (whichever is the lesser amount).
Applications for grant aid up to a maximum of £500 or 66% (whichever is the lesser amount) of total costs may be considered at the Executive Committee’s discretion for sports development activities or initiatives not covered by the above categories.
To access the Youth and Young Persons travel scheme you need to be a constituted voluntary club or organisation with a youth and young person’s section or a youth or young person affiliated to ClubSport Lewis and Harris.
Applications for Youth and Young Persons Travel Scheme up to a maximum of £2000 or 75% (whichever is the lesser amount) may be available.