Individual Coaching Grants

Live Active Leisure and The Gannochy Trust are committed to supporting the development of local sports coaches.

Not only to grow their own individual skills and knowledge but to also enhance the quality and experience for local participants and to contribute towards the sustainability of local sports clubs and programmes across Perth & Kinross.

Our ‘Individual Coaching Grants’ support these commitments by removing some of the financial barriers that may prevent coaches being able to achieve coaching qualifications.

Is an Individual Coaching Grant for you? Read on to find out more.

Coach Grant Eligibility & Purpose

Who is eligible to apply?

Coaches are eligible to apply for this grant, including individuals working with beginners to those working in high performance environments, within Perth and Kinross..

What is the funding for?

This funding stream is to support local coaches by effectively reducing the costs of National Governing Body (or equivalent) coaching qualifications.

National Governing Body (or equivalent) CPD courses may be considered if applicants can strongly evidence the way in which the learning will be used within a coaching environment within Perth and Kinross.

Funding Eligibility and Support Details

What this funding will not cover:

First Aid Courses * or RLSS Life Saving Courses

Gym Instructor and Personal Training Courses

Swim teacher training courses

Child Wellbeing and Protection Courses*

Other similar courses that are focused on health and safety / wellbeing and protection rather than coach development.

*Please note that we have other support available for the above courses through our Perth and Kinross Accredited Club Excellence Scheme (PACES).

How much funding could I receive?

The following funding is available (after having deducted the subsidy received from your National Governing Body)

75% of course costs for coaches who are in full time education or those entitled to any of our concessions.

50% of course costs for coaches not entitled to concessions.

The maximum award per grant is £500

Live Active Leisure will only award a maximum number of 2 grants within a 12-month rolling period to any individual.

Funding

The Process

Contact National Governing Body

All coaches should contact their relevant National Governing Body to establish whether a coaching subsidy is available before applying for a Live Active Leisure, Individual Coaching Grant.

Contact Governing Body

Complete the application form

Coaches should then complete the application form for a Live Active Leisure Individual Coaching Grant.

Complete Form

Application Review

Applications will be reviewed every 4-weeks. Applications must be made in advance of the course starting. Funding will not be awarded retrospectively.

Applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of application with the outcome of their award.

Awarded Funding

If successful, funding will be awarded to the individual directly via BACS transfer, on receipt of proof of payment.

Grant recipients will be asked to complete a feedback survey 3 months after completing their course to provide evidence of impact. Failure to do so will jeopardise future grant applications.

Example of Funding Breakdown

Full Course Cost = £300

National Governing Body subsidy (if available) = £100

Remaining Course Balance = £200

Live Active Leisure Individual Coaching Grant will cover (50% or 75%) of the remaining £200 course balance.

Conditions

You must attend the course that you have received the funding for. If the course is cancelled, please inform Live Active Leisure of the next suitable date.

You must apply for an Individual Coaching Grant before the start date of the course that you are requiring funding for. No grants will be awarded retrospectively.

Failure to attend or complete the course may result in Live Active Leisure requesting the grant be returned.

If you have failed the course, please inform Live Active, as we may be able to offer some additional support or advice to help you pass.

You may be asked to take part in relevant publicity and promotional activities on behalf of Live Active Leisure.