Sandwell Council Cabinet member Paul Moore has announced a new funding scheme, that will direct money from the Council straight to local sports clubs. Any sports club based in Sandwell can apply for a small grant of up to £500 as part of the scheme.

Some examples of what sports clubs imay want to apply for through the scheme include:

• Kit and equipment;
• Coaching courses and qualifications for club volunteers/coaches;
• Club volunteer development;
• Participation programmes;
• Transport; and
• Capital expenditure

Full details of the scheme, including guidance notes and an application form, can be found on the Council’s website at http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/cashforclubs.

The closing date for round one is Monday 30th June 2014.