Sport England announces new Inspired Facilities programme
Sport England has launched a scheme to renovate or improve existing sports facilities and promote sports participation.
Inspired Facilities is part of the Places People Play programme, which is to deliver a London 2012 legacy of increased mass participation in sport, and is investing £50 million of National Lottery funding in up to 1000 community sports projects between 2011 and 2014.
The scheme is designed to support voluntary and public sector groups to refurbish and improve existing facilities, or develop an existing building for sports use in the community.
Eligible improvements must fall under the following headings:
- Building modernisation.
- Outdoor sports lighting.
- Outdoor sports surfaces and AdiZones.
- Modular buildings.
- Sports equipment.
Community organisations and parish and town councils are eligible for grants ranging from £20,000 to £50,000, and 70% of the overall funding will be allocated to this category.
Local authorities, statutory bodies and educational institutions are eligible for grants ranging from £20,000 to £150,000.
The funding rounds are:
There will are five funding rounds, the first three being:
- 1 August to 28 September 2011.
- 1 February 2012 to 2 April 2012.
- 23 July 2012 to 17 September 2012.
Rounds four and five will take place in 2013 and 2014 and will be announced after the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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last updated on 3rd August 2011