The latest funding round to support the county’s budding Olympians, Paralympians and Special Olympians is now open.
The £50,000 Talented Athletes Fund aims to help local athletes overcome potential financial hurdles such as training and equipment costs.
Nottinghamshire County Council has continued its commitment to support more up-and-coming athletes to recognise their potential in their chosen sport, particularly those competing in disability/parasports who may require expensive adapted equipment, clothing, or have higher transport costs.
With rising costs, grants up to £1,000 are now available for Nottinghamshire athletes who have represented their country at national events in the last 24 months, which includes a range of Sport England-recognised sports, from speed skating to swimming and from fencing to table tennis.
Bingham swimmer Lewis Warner (photo) added: “The £500 I received from this fund allowed me to train to a higher standard, enter more competitions, cover travel costs, coaching fees and I’ll definitely be applying for it again.”
The Fund will be open until 31 December 2023. Funding will be allocated to successful applicants from next April 2024.
To find out more, visit: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/business-community/community-and-voluntary-sector/the-local-communities-fund-lcf/talented-athletes-fund