Funding for sport is available through a wide range of sources, including the National Lottery. Funding is usually linked to developments which create or extend sport opportunities. You can apply for funding for sports activities (such as equipment, training or events), buildings and facilities.

Local Funding

Find out about Ashford Borough's funding programmes (Capital and Revenue) by visiting the Grants and Funding page on this website.

Ashford Sports Club Development Fund

We have now given out all the funding for this year, the lucky recipients were:

• Bethersden Tennis Club
• Invicta Valiants Football Club
• Kennington Cricket Club
• Pluckley Cricket Club
• Mersham Sports Club
• Bromley Green Football Club
• Bocca Juniors Football Club

Keep checking back here for details of next years funding.

County, Regional and National Funding

There are a number of county, regional, and national funding programmes, all of which can be accessed through visiting the Kent Sports Development Unit website.

Case Studies

Study 1

Tenterden Cricket Club recently were awarded funding from the Community Grants Scheme to go towards a lawn mower to cut the outfield and wicket at their club.

In the past the club had also received funding towards a new pavilion.  The club were recently given the Clubmark Accreditation.

Study 2

Wye Tennis Club recently received funding from the Community Grants scheme to go towards refurbishing  the pavilion and tennis courts.

Wye has a long and established junior and senior sections.

If you have any questions, or would like to know more about funding, please contact Simon Harris on 01233 330232.