Sport and recreational grant aid

You can receive financial assistance towards the cost of a nationally recognised:

  • Coaching course or sporting qualification
  • Officiating course
  • Leadership award
  • Sports related training course/workshop

Who can apply

Anyone that lives within the recognised city boundaries, or represents a recognised Plymouth sports club who are non-profit making. Please note: this scheme will only support sports and National Governing Bodies of Sport that are recognised by Sport England.

Value of financial assistance available

  • Up to £500 towards course costs
  • Up to £60 towards travel costs
  • £15 per night towards accommodation costs

How to apply

Guidance is available in the sport and recreational grant aid leaflet.

Download Sport and recreational grant aid leaflet [PDF, 2.3MB]

Apply for sport and recreational grant aid

Alternatively download the following form.

Download Apply for sport and recreational grant aid [Word, 119KB]

Return completed application forms to Sports Development Unit, Windsor House, Plymouth PL6 5UF. Evidence will be required to support your application.

Awards will be made four times a year. You must evidence that any qualifications obtained will benefit a Plymouth based sports club or organisation and that you are using it in a voluntary capacity.

Email sportsdevelopment@plymouth.gov.uk or call 01752 307008 for more information.