Grants to individuals

If you’re an individual athlete seeking additional funding to achieve your goals, then Sport Newcastle can help. It’s what we’re here for and we meet four times a year to distribute money where it’s needed most.

Once you’ve decided which grant to apply for (please refer to the Performance Awards Pathway section for guidance) your application should go through your club. The form for individual grants needs to be completed by your club and must include a reference from a club official. It’s essential that every section of the application form is completed before we can make an award.

We’re aware that many families and clubs are struggling with the increase in the cost of living. That’s why we’ve created a hardship fund for individual grants and we’re also able to subsidise clubs/organisations with membership/subscription costs. Applications to this fund from individuals must also come through your club/organisation. The maximum grant awarded to an individual from this fund is £250 (the usual limit of £1,000 applies to clubs/organisations).

Criteria for grants to individuals

We can support you with funding to cover:

• Travelling expenses
• Clothing and equipment
• Coaching and instruction

To qualify for a grant you should be:

• Aged 11-25.
• A member of a recognised sports club in Tyne & Wear or live in this metropolitan district.
• Prepared to take part in any publicity (social media/newspaper article etc.) associated with your award.

There are no age restrictions if you are applying for funding to support coaching awards or qualifications. Please refer to the Grants to Clubs/Organisations section.

Performance Pathway

Our tiered performance pathway has been designed to help to determine what level of grant you should apply for.

Bronze

A maximum grant of £250 to support young athletes progressing at county level and above.

Silver

A maximum grant of £500 to support athletes competing at national level and enjoying sustained success at regional/county level. Sport Newcastle Rising Stars can enter the pathway at this level.

Gold

A maximum grant of £1,000 to recognise outstanding potential and progress at international level.

Platinum

Supports world class athletes selected by Sport Newcastle as Sports Scholars. £1,500 per year for a maximum of three years (reviewed annually).