Sport England: Iconic Facilities
Previously known as the Sustainable Facilities Fund
Description
The Iconic Facilities fund is part of the £135 million Places People Play initiative which will deliver an Olympic and Paralympic legacy for increased sports participation by bringing the magic of a home Games into the heart of local communities.
Eligible activity
Applications for a sustainable community facility must be able to demonstrate a robust needs and evidence base, strategic partnerships with national and regional agencies, evidence of partnership working and community involvement, a sustainable business plan, facilities and opportunities for two or more National Governing Bodies and joined up planning across boundaries both within and across local authority areas.
Exclusions
Applications will not be accepted from projects intended primarily private gain, retrospective funding, endowments, purchase of leaseholds of less than 21 years, minor works, repairs or maintenance, personal equipment, maintenance equipment, floodlighting for natural turf pitches or loan repayments.
Available funding
There is no minimum or maximum grant amount set.
Applications must include confirmed partnership funding from at least one third party including the private sector or the applicant must supplement the Sport England investment for capital infrastructure.
Who can apply
Applications are accepted from organisations in England entitled to receive public funding such as sports clubs, voluntary or community organisations, local authorities and education establishments.
Deadlines
The round one deadline is 16 December 2010.
Contact details
http://www.sportengland.org/funding/sustainable_facilities.aspx