The Canoeing Foundation
Description
The Canoeing Foundation is supported by the British Canoe Union. The aim of the foundation is to support projects that promote canoeing ventures for young people and/or disabled people.
Eligible activity
Applications which support groups and provide equipment which can be used by a range of individuals and projects that are clearly sustainable are more likely to be successful.
Funding is only provided for capital costs and will not be given for revenue funding. Generally only BCU-approved coaching award courses will be funded.
Exclusions
Applications will not be accepted for paid staff, coaches, travel, accommodation costs or pool hire. Application from commercial watersports centres will not be considered.
Available funding
Grants are usually given in the region of £1,000.
Match funding, partnership funding, sponsorship, in kind or funding from other BCU funds must be clearly shown.
Who can apply
Only applications from members of the BCU will be considered. Applications for individuals are normally only accepted when there are special circumstances.
Deadlines
Ongoing.
Contact details
Mandy Delaney, 0300 011 9502 or mandy.delaney@bcu.org.uk or http://www.bcu.org.uk/about/canoe-foundation