Funding & Awards
Athlete Funding
The fund aims to give assistance to talented sports people within Hartlepool. It is intended for people who are gifted in their chosen sport to enable them to compete at the highest level and to help achieve their maximum potential.
Applicants competing at a regional, national and international level will be eligible to apply for funding support for the following:
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Travel expenses
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Coaching fees
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Specialist equipment
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Sports kit
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Competition fee
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Applicants will be eligible for grants up to a maximum of:
Trailblazer - £100
​County - £150
Regional - £200
National - £300
International - £500
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Eligibility
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Applicants need to currently be competing at least county level or above
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A letter of support from a relevant coach needs to be included
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Persons who have been awarded sports grants are ineligible to apply for a period of 12 months.
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Applicants will be required to complete a competition record from the last twelve months.
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Recipients of awards and grants must reside in, have their family home or play their sport within the Hartlepool Borough Council boundaries.
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If 4 or more applications are received from the same club/organisation they will be considered as a multi-application and a donation will be made to the club/organisation and not the individual.
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The panel has the final decision in all matters relating to the awarding of grants.
EYFS Funding
Our Early Years Fund plays a pivotal role in ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, receives the care, education, and support they need during these crucial formative years.
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If you work to support 0-5 years in Hartlepool, then you Grants of £1,000 to £5,000 are available. Multi-year funding is also available (up to max 2 years).
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All applications are assessed by a panel of representatives from Hartlepool Sport, the national funder, Hartlepool Borough Council and the voluntary sector.
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Funding is currently open to applications.