SportsAid, previously known as SportsAid Foundation (SAF),
was founded in 1976. Its principle function was to raise funds from the private
sector to provide financial assistance to Britain's amateur sportsmen and
women. The aim was to help them prepare for competitions against better-funded,
overseas athletes.
By working closely with the National Governing Bodies
(NGB's), SportsAid has a well established and proven process ensuring that
young sportsmen and women that require help, get it when they need it most.
On average each athlete spends nearly £5,000 per year on
equipment, training, travelling and all of the other essentials that are
required to compete at the top level.
Once each nomination is agreed a SportsAid grant is
presented to each individual athlete directly, not to their NGB.
How to apply
SportsAid
invites over 1,500 applications a year from up to 50 different sports.
Applicants must be identified and nominated by their National Governing Bodies
of Sport, based on their talent and sporting results. Applicants must meet the
following criteria:
Performance:
Member of the GB/England team or squad member.
Location:
Live and train in England.
Age:
between 12 & 18 years old, but we focus on the 12 - 16 age group.
Funding:
should not be in receipt of any other funding such as TASS or Lottery; however,
there is a possible exception for athletes that may be eligible for a top up
award.
If you
feel that you meet these criteria, contact England Netball to discuss your
nomination for a SportsAid Award and request a SportsAid application.
Grant Application Process
All grant applications received by SportsAid follow a
standard process of assessment. Governing Bodies must submit application forms
to SportsAid before their designated deadline. Delays are likely for forms
received after these dates:
WINDOW
1 - September
WINDOW
2 - January
All
applications received by the SportsAid headquarters are divided into regions
and distributed to the regional branches of SportsAid. The regional Grants
Committee will assess all forms based on the SportsAid performance criteria.
Applicants are not means tested. All applicants will be informed of the
Committee's decision within 3 months of the application being received.
For
additional information about SportsAid or to learn more about the grant
application process please visit the website by clicking on the Sports Aid logo above.
