For many years, the BSF has maintained a programme of small Development Grants available to leagues, teams and sometimes individuals for projects that will aid in the development or promotion of the sport, and applications are invited.
BSF Development Grants are typically awarded to a maximum of £250, but can be more in exceptional circumstances. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, and the BSF can accept applications at any time during the year.
Development Grant uses
In the past, BSF Development Grants have been awarded for such uses as:
- To help leagues or teams run a recruitment drive for new players.
- To help leagues put on umpire or coaching courses.
- To help leagues or teams run activities in local schools.To help leagues or teams start youth sections.
- To help new teams buy equipment.
- To help with facility development or enhancement or to buy field equipment (such as a pitching machine, batting cage, fencing etc).
- To help with the cost of running winter indoor training or competition.
- To help teams play in invitational competitions in Europe or to run joint events with European clubs.
Projects other than those mentioned above can be considered.
Application Forms
To obtain an application form for a BSF Development Grant, please contact: info@britishsoftball.org.