Grants and Awards

Are you a sportsperson/team who competes at a high (county or above) level, and wishes to compete off-Island? 

Do you need to travel off-Island in order to gain sports coaching/refereeing/judging qualifications?

Are you a sports group who wish to bring a professional referee/coach over to Guernsey?

Do you compete in motorsport?

Are you a swimmer or an athlete?

As a parent, is your childs development in their chosen sport compromised by a lack of funding?  

If the answer to any of the above is yes, then the Sports Development Unit may be able to help you out. The Unit administers the Sports Development Fund, the Wheels Fund, the Under 18's Fund and the Swimming / Athletics Fund which is used to develop local sportspeople by helping to fund activities outside of Guernsey.

If you think that we can help you, then please click on the links below to download an application form, but make sure you check ‘Funding Categories’ below to ensure that you get the right form.

With regard to the Wheels Fund, the U18's fund and the Swimming / Athletics Fund, in the first instance speak to Graham Chester on 747273.

Funding Categories:

Category A1

Travel to the Island for coaching / refereeing purposes. There is no limit on the amount of applications per sport or group providing the coaches / referees are in Guernsey to run courses, workshops etc. Grants are based on 50% of travel costs and 50% of the coaching fee. For the purpose of coming to the Island to officiate only, sports are allowed one application per annum and this application is limited to a maximum of £100. (Download Application Form PDF)

Category A2

Travel from the Island for coaching / referees courses. There is no limit on the amount of applications. Grants are based on 50% travel costs and 50% of the course fee. (Download Application Form PDF)

Category B2

Persons representing Guernsey in events of County standard (equivalent or higher) outside the Channel Islands (including teams). (Download Application Form PDF)

Category B3

Persons who will represent their sport at National or International level

Persons who attend trials for inclusion in National or International squads

Persons who are ranked in the top 20 of their sport either at National level or within their particular National age group

Sports will be expected to supply reports during the course of the year about the individual’s progress. (Download Application Form PDF)

NB: Due to the limited funds available the fund is administered on a first come first served basis. Reading of the Rules & Regulations (link at the bottom of this page) is highly recommended.

Now that you have chosen and filled in the correct application form, please send it in to the following address:

Guernsey Sports Commission
The Coach House
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre
Amherst
St Peter Port
GY1 2DL

If you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the Commission on telephone number 01481 747273.

To see a list of the Sports Development Fund’s Rules and Regulations please click on this link.