Sussex County ASA bursary scheme

Sussex County ASA have launched a bursary scheme that is open to all affiliated clubs.

The aim of the scheme, which was established in October 2018 with a budget of £9,000, is to provide clubs with access to top up funding that can be used to develop all disciplines. The bursary scheme should not be seen as a first call by clubs.

Here are some ideas of projects that the bursary scheme might support:

• Providing teachers and coaches with recognised qualifications that will have a long-term benefit to the development of all competitive disciplines. (qualifications would normally be gained through the Institute of Swimming and be for qualifications Level 2 or above)
• Acquisition of capital equipment that would improve the competitiveness of athletes.
• Providing a unique opportunity in swimming development.

Criteria: All applications must be accompanied by evidence that other funding sources have been sought. 

1. Awards will not be made retrospectively or for commitments already made. 
2. Grants may be awarded to support investment in capital of revenue projects.
3. Normally, no award would be greater than £500 or for more than 30% of total project cost.
4. Awards made for training and qualifications may normally only be used to support recognised Institute of Swimming or Swim England training courses. 
5. All bursary applications must be signed off by the Club Chairman.

How to apply

Complete the application form making sure that you also supply the evidence requested.

What happens next?

All bursary applications will be reviewed by the Bursary Panel and will be judged against the published criteria and quality of application. The Panel is made up of the Chair of Sussex County ASA and three independent chairs of clubs who are invited to review the application.  The Panel will work in the best interest of the County.