Services
Sports - Grants
The Sport and Outdoor Education service is responsible on behalf of West Lothian Council Area Services for the administration of grant assistance to sport. When considering applications for grant assistance, we will be particularly concerned with the value and relevance to the community of the proposed project/expenditure. The contribution made by the organisation to the development and promotion of sport within West Lothian will also be a key consideration.
For more information on the Grants schemes or to speak to someone please use the contact details on the right hand tool bar.
Application forms and guides are available in the downloadable documents section below, for the following schemes:
Club Development Grants Scheme
Voluntary Sports Clubs can apply for small development grants under the following headings:
Club Development Projects
Performance Projects
Purchasing Equipment
Starting a New Club/ Section
Events
Club Development Grants are processed at quarterly meetings of the Grants Panel in February, May, August and November.
Athlete Scholarship Scheme
The sports scholarship pass is aimed at individuals who have represented their sport at International, National or Regional level.
The Scholarship pass allows talented athletes free use of facilities that are managed by West Lothian Council/West Lothian Leisure. The pass primarily entitles the holder to all benefits as detailed in the Gold Membership Scheme, excluding fitness classes.
Passes are allocated once a year in September, please see current application form below for more information and deadline details.
Coach Education Grants Scheme
West Lothian Council is keen to support the development of both new and existing coaches, paid and voluntary to enhance the level of sports activity we currently have and to promote growth in sport across West Lothian. Grants are available to assist with the costs of Coach Education courses for individuals who coach in West Lothian.
Coach Education grant applications are processed at quarterly meetings of the Grants Panel in February, May, August and November.
West Lothian Trust for the Benefit of People with a Disability
West Lothian Trust was established in 1992 with the aim of assisting children and adults in West Lothian to participate in sports and recreational activities. Details of this award, with an application form, are listed below.
Before downloading any grant forms please note that the Sports Development Team has moved to new office premises. Please send grant application forms to the following address:
19-21 North Bridge Street, Bathgate, EH48 4PJ.
Updated: 10/02/12
