Local funding update

A number of bodies provide grant funding to Places to Play across Cambridgeshire. If you have a project that encourages participation or you need to upgrade your facilities, why not see if there is help available?

• Tennis4Cambridgeshire: funds available to Cambridgeshire based Places to Play to develop participation. Contact Paul Ashley: ashleyp63@googlemail.com
• The Cambridgeshire Fund: A fund for facility development. 50% funding available from the Fund which must be matched by funding from the Place to Play and third party providers. Contact Steve Goswell: s.goswell@gmail.com
• Senior Tennis GB: This fund is offering a grant of £500 for projects to encourage senior age group tennis (35 and over). In  2016 Seven Cambridgeshire clubs applied and 5 were successful, a fantastic effort. The County are also helping a further two applicants as all were worthy of financial support. For details of the 2017 fund click here
• Play Tennis Fund: This is a small grants funding scheme aimed at supporting effective local projects to grow tennis participation. The first phase of this Fund is limited to projects focused on increasing participation for 14–25yr olds. It is operated by the LTA and has a maximum award of £5,000. Applications must be made by 12 August at the latest. One club in Cambridgeshire has been successful so far.
• Other Grant and Loan Opportunities: There are further loan and grant opportunities available and Steve Goswell is our county expert. Should you wish to know more, do email him s.goswell@gmail.com Steve can also assist with applications on your behalf should you wish.