Sports grants and funding

There are a variety of ways in which you can receive funding for sports clubs, sports activities and training.

The Aylesbury Vale Sport and Physical Activity Network (AVSPAN) is made up of a range of organisations including leisure centres, sports clubs, the District Council and Bucks Sport. The group administers a small bursaries scheme to support local talented athletes and sports coaches in Aylesbury Vale.

Talented Athletes Bursaries

• Funding support for help with training costs for local athletes.
• Apply for up to £300 per individual.

You are eligible to apply if you:
• Live in the Aylesbury Vale District area
• Take part in a sport recognised by Sport England
• Compete at a regional level against other regions
• Fulfil the detailed eligibility criteria outlined in the Bursary guidance notes

Community Sports Coaches Bursaries

• Funding support to help you attend a recognised sports coaching qualification course (level 1, 2 or 3).
• Apply for up to 75% of the course costs, up to the following maximum levels:  £200 for a Level 1 course, up to £300 for a Level 2 course or up to £500 for a Level 3 course.

You are eligible to apply if you:
• Coach at a club or activity within the Aylesbury Vale District for the benefit of the local community
• Meet the minimum age requirements for coaching (16+ for Level 1, 18+ for a level 2 or level 3 course)
• Fulfil the detailed eligibility criteria outlined in the Bursary guidance notes

You can apply at any time throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis at the end of each month.

For an application form or for further information please use the contact details at the bottom of this page.

For information about other sports funding opportunities see the Bucks Sport website on the link below.

Date Updated: 04/05/12

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