Discretionary Development Grant
The emphasis on this grant is support affiliated Clubs who are starting a junior section, with a particular focus on women & girls development and disability development.
Aims:
- To assist clubs in starting a junior section/ team (where none has been previously – at least 2 years)
- To assist clubs in starting a women/ girls team or section
- To assist clubs in starting a disabilities team or section
- To assist clubs with a specific special development project in relation to juniors, women and girls development and disability cricket
Criteria:
- Clubs can claim up to 50% of project cost, to a maximum of £250
- Clubs must be actively working towards or achieved ECB Clubmark
- Clubs must have written support from the local Cricket Development Manager
Funding can be used for:
- Coach bursaries (to attend UKL1, L2 or relevant workshops)
- Named coach(es) must deliver a minimum of 30 hours for the project in the year (otherwise money will be recovered)
- Equipment
- Other innovative ideas approved by the YCF GAG Committee
Funding cannot be used for:
- Ground rent
- Rates
- Rent/Hire charges
- Payment of players
- Payment of individuals
- Payment towards volunteers expenses
An end of season report with data will be required.
The YCF Giving Committee will check on activities and encourage at an appropriate juncture of project.
Copies of invoices and estimates must be submitted with the application form. Payment will be made solely at the discretion of the YCB Grant Aid Giving Committee.
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