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Grants to Sports Organisations and Individuals 2024-25

The Sport and Physical Activity Development Grant Scheme

Individual sportsmen and women and sports groups can apply for financial support through Basildon Council's Sport and Physical Activity Development Grant Scheme.

  • Individuals who live in Basildon Borough can apply for amounts up to £500
  • Groups including non-profit making clubs, societies and organisations based in the Basildon Borough, whose membership is open to residents of the Basildon Borough, can apply for amounts up to £1000. (In very exceptional circumstances an amount of funding greater than £1000 may be awarded to a group.).

A Sport and Physical Activity Development Grant can be put towards the cost of:

  • an individual's development in their chosen sport
  • a group needing assistance in marketing
  • fees for an event
  • pilot projects
  • new initiatives.

Please note: There may be circumstances not listed above which might also qualify for a Sport and Physical Activity Development Grant.

Fund status

This fund will be open to applications on the 1st of April 2024.

  • Closing date for Round 1 funding applications:  5.15pm, Friday 28th June 2024
  • Closing date for Round 2 funding applications:  5.15pm, Friday 6th September 2024
  • Closing date for Round 3 funding applications:  5.15pm, Friday 29th November 2024

Guidance for applicants

If you or your organisation think you may be eligible for a Sport and Physical Activity Development Grant then do not hesitate to apply.

Grant applications which demonstrate that the funding will be put towards helping increase participation in a sport or physical activity are looked upon favourably. This is especially so when such funding is intended to help those who may otherwise currently face barriers to participation in their chosen sport or physical activity.

For example, a talented swimmer received funding to represent England in the World School Games in Brazil, her first international competition. She returned home triumphant winning three gold medals in two individual events and one team event. As a result of her performance, she has now been invited into the Swim England Talent pathway. 

Other successful applicants include FC Redwing who received funding to equip their new FA Squad programme which provides a fun and safe environment for over 20 girls aged 12-14; Sociability who received a grant to purchase bicycle trailers; a wheelchair racer, an archer and several others.  

Please read the following guidance documents before completing your application:

Grant application forms

Complete and return the following application form:

You can return your completed application form:

  • By Email to:    communitiesteam@basildon.gov.uk (opens new window) (Please include 'Sport and Physical Activity Development Grant Application' in the subject line.)
  • By Post to:     Voluntary sector development office, Cultural & Leisure, Basildon Borough Council, St. Martin's Square, Basildon, Essex. SS14 1DL.

Grant monitoring forms

(Only to be completed after your grant application has been approved)

If your grant application has been successful you will be required to complete and return the following Sport and Physical Activity Development Grant Monitoring Form.

You can return your completed monitoring form:

  • By Email to:   communitiesteam@basildon.gov.uk (opens new window) (Please include 'Sport and Physical Activity Development Grant Monitoring Form' in the subject line.)
  • By Post to:     Voluntary sector development office, Cultural & Leisure, Basildon Borough Council, St. Martin's Square, Basildon, Essex. SS14 1DL.

Further information and enquiries

For information on other sports funding streams see:

For further information and enquiries about Basildon Council's Sport and Physical Activity Development Grant Scheme please contact us via the contact details below, (When you email us; please include 'Sport and Physical Activity Development Grant' in the subject line.)

Voluntary Sector Development Officer

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