Guidelines/Conditions
· Each grant
application will be considered on merit, the awarding
of a grant should not be assumed. The award of a
grant one year does not guarantee funding in
subsequent years. Clubs and individuals will be
expected to raise at least 50% of full costs for the
majority of categories.
·
Aberdeenshire Sports
Council reserves the right to determine the level of
grant aid.
·
Clubs may be required
to send a representative in support of their
application to a Finance Working Group meeting.
·
Applications will not
normally be considered retrospectively.
·
A report on the
course/event/initiative for which the grant was made
should be submitted along with photos (where
appropriate – these may be used in our newsletter or
on our website) and proof of expenditure, after which
payment shall be made. Grants awarded to clubs/organisations
may be paid directly into their bank account.
·
Applicants must
inform the Sports Council of all
other sources of grant aid or financial
assistance.
·
Aberdeenshire Sports
Council reserve the right to request full financial
details from clubs/organisations if deemed necessary.
· Representatives from
Aberdeenshire Sports Council may visit grant
recipients and Aberdeenshire Sports Council will
expect full co-operation from successful applicants to
ensure maximum publicity and promotion is achieved in
conjunction with grant awards.
· Grant applicants are expected to claim grants within six months of
the application being approved.