To respond to the legacy challenge created by the 2012 Games, and to maintain the momentum of increased sports participation that has been generated by them, a £1million Nottinghamshire Legacy Fund has been established. As well as providing direct financial support, the grants scheme will also support club efforts to lever in additional matched funding.
The Legacy fund comprises of 2 strands:
- Kick Start £500 - £10,000
- Game Changer £10,001 - £50,000
“After an amazing summer of sport that inspired people across the UK we
must now harness that interest and enthusiasm. This work, commitment and
investment by Nottinghamshire County Council is a fantastic example of how a
legacy for London 2012 can be created at a local level.”
Seb Coe, Chair, London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
"It is
fantastic news that Nottinghamshire County Council is announcing this major
Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Fund and has taken the initiative so soon after
the conclusion of London 2012 to build on this summer's success. I have
benefited directly from financial support in the past from the County Council
through its Shining Stars fund. Grants such as this are vital to help athletes concentrate on their sport and I am confident that this money can
help find the sports stars of tomorrow."
Triple Paralympic medalist Ollie Hynd, who clinched gold, silver and bronze at
London 2012, and received Shining Stars funding worth £2,012 for training and
travel purposes this year from Nottinghamshire County Council.
Kick Start
The scheme is
designed to support local sports clubs to retain and grow membership and will
focus on supporting them to buy much needed equipment and/or to support
small/medium sized capital improvements to facilities.
In brief, your project should:
- require funding between £500 and
£10,000 and be able to demonstrate how the funding will be used to support
increased participation and/or improve the performance of club members
- Take place within the administrative
boundaries of Nottinghamshire (this excludes the City of Nottingham).
Closing date:
There is one round. The application process is open from 1 November 2012. Applications should be submitted to Nottinghamshire County Council for assessment before the closing date of 5pm, 31 December 2012.
Kick Start Rapid applicants will be informed of the outcome no later than mid-January 2013.
Apply online
The application process for the Nottinghamshire Legacy Fund is now
closed. All applicants will be notified no later than 31 March 2013.
Supporting documents
List of Eligible Sports [PDF]
Kick Start - paper application form [PDF]
Kick Start - frequently asked questions [WORD]
Kick Start - help notes [WORD]
Kick Start - guidelines [WORD]
Game Changer
The
scheme is designed to support local sports clubs to retain and grow membership
and will focus on supporting them to buy much needed specialist and large scale
equipment and/or to support medium sized capital improvements to facilities.
The Game Changer
stream will look favourably on projects where part funding is already committed
from other parties.
In brief, your project should:
- require funding between £10,001 and £50,000
and be able to demonstrate how the funding will be used to support
increased participation and/or improve the performance of club members
- be able to provide a business case with
costings
- take place within the administrative
boundaries of Nottinghamshire (this excludes the City of Nottingham).
Closing date:
There is one round. The application process is open from 1 November 2012. Applications should be submitted to Nottinghamshire County Council for assessment before the closing date of 5pm, 31 December 2012.
It’s
envisaged that applicants will be informed of the panel’s decision no later
than 1 March 2013
Apply online
The application process for the Nottinghamshire Legacy Fund is now
closed. All applicants will be notified no later than 31 March 2013.
Supporting documents
List of Eligible Sports [PDF]
Game Changer - paper application form [PDF]
Game Changer - frequently asked questions [WORD]
Game Changer - help notes [WORD]
Game Changer - guidelines [WORD]
