Scotland basketball grants & funding

sportscotland, via Basketball Scotland

Amount

Variable multi-year revenue package, 1–3 year cycles

Who can apply

Fully affiliated Basketball Scotland member clubs; SCIO or Company Limited by Guarantee with a dissolution/asset-lock clause; not open to commercial entities

What it covers

Salaried club roles — development officers, coaching directors, safeguarding leads, facility ops staff (not equipment or court hire)

How to apply

No direct applications — Expression of Interest to Basketball Scotland, then a co-developed business plan

The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland

Amount

Up to £10,000 for sport-only projects (up to £20,000 for broader civic projects); £300 minimum

Who can apply

Constituted voluntary organisations, charities, SCIOs, CICs; 3+ unrelated committee members; dual-signatory account

What it covers

Match equipment, indoor court hire, referee/coach education, volunteer travel

How to apply

Rolling online intake; ~12-week decision

The Robertson Trust

Amount

Wee Grants: up to £5,000 (1 year). Small Grants: £5,000–£20,000/yr, up to 3–5 years

Who can apply

Wee Grants: income under £30,000. Small Grants: registered Scottish charity, income £30,000–£200,000, 3+ unrelated trustees, clubs in SIMD Decile 1–3 areas prioritised

What it covers

Hall booking fees, equipment, coaching honorariums, travel for disadvantaged members, general overheads

How to apply

Year-round online portal; Wee Grants 8–10 weeks, Small Grants 10–14 weeks

Foundation Scotland

Amount

£500–£2,000

Who can apply

Constituted sports clubs/CASCs with turnover under £250,000; open membership policy; 2+ unrelated bank signatories

What it covers

Playing equipment, court hire, junior registration subsidy, coaching certification

How to apply

Continuous intake, quarterly assessment cycles; ~8–12 weeks

Scottish Government Justice Directorate, via Basketball Scotland Foundation

Amount

Commissioned in-kind programme (coaching hours, equipment, youth-work capacity — not a cash grant)

Who can apply

Structured partnerships between secondary schools in SIMD Decile 1–2 catchments, local clubs, and Basketball Scotland — not an open application

What it covers

In-school sessions, footwear, youth-worker mentoring, coaching/refereeing certification for students

How to apply

Multi-year phases (current phase runs 2023–2026+); register interest with Basketball Scotland's Community and Social Impact team

The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland

Amount

£20,001–£150,000, up to 3 years

Who can apply

Registered charities, SCIOs, constituted youth groups; activities must be designed and led by young people aged 8–24

What it covers

Youth development lead salaries, coaching, venue/tournament hire, equipment, leadership certification

How to apply

Rolling online narrative application; ~12-week board decision

Scottish Government / sportscotland, via local authorities

Amount

£1,000–£15,000 per club sub-grant

Who can apply

SGB-affiliated clubs, leisure trusts, Community Sport Hubs; ages 3–26, low-income/free-school-meals families prioritised

What it covers

Free holiday basketball camps, 3x3 summer tournaments, court hire, coach pay, healthy snacks/lunches

How to apply

Time-limited through 31 March 2027; apply via your Local Authority Sports Development Officer, not sportscotland directly

sportscotland

Amount

Up to £200,000 (2–4 court halls); up to £250,000/75% for SIMD Decile 1–2 areas; £40,000 minimum project value

Who can apply

Non-profit clubs, SCIOs, community trusts, local authorities; freehold or lease with 20+ years remaining

What it covers

Sprung wooden floors, hoops/backboards, scoreboards, shot clocks, LED lighting, changing facilities

How to apply

Fixed biannual deadlines — 1 April and 1 September; decision within ~3 months

Revenue Scotland, via approved distributors (FCC, LandTrust, EB Scotland)

Amount

£10,000–£100,000

Who can apply

Not-for-profit clubs/SCIOs with a facility within ~10 miles of a licensed landfill site; 5–10 year leasehold minimum

What it covers

Sports hall refurbishment, floor sanding/sealing, court lighting, roof repairs

How to apply

Varies by distributor — some fixed rounds, some rolling

SportsAid Scotland / The Robertson Trust

Amount

£500–£1,000 per athlete

Who can apply

Athletes aged 12–22, top-3 nationally ranked, tracking toward Scotland/GB selection; nominated by Basketball Scotland only

What it covers

Travel/accommodation for internationals and camps, physio, tournament fees, performance footwear

How to apply

Annual nomination window Oct–1 Dec; funding confirmed Feb–Apr

sportscotland / Scottish Funding Council, via University of Stirling

Amount

Up to £3,000 per athlete per year

Who can apply

Enrolled students at a Scottish HE/FE institution on a recognised performance pathway; British passport required

What it covers

Travel to national team/SLB training, academic support, strength and conditioning, nutrition

How to apply

Annual nomination window Aug–Oct, through your university's performance sport department

Basketball Scotland

Amount

£200–£1,000 per player per season (full/partial fee remission)

Who can apply

Players selected for U14/U15/U17 or 3x3 national preparation squads; means-tested

What it covers

National camp fees, kit fees, tournament levies, travel to benchmarking events

How to apply

Rosters announced each November; hardship applications submitted internally before December camp deadlines

Scottish Disability Sport, with sportscotland Institute and SportsAid Scotland

Amount

£500–£1,500 plus in-kind sports science/medical support

Who can apply

Scottish para-athletes with a qualifying impairment tracking toward BWB or GB/Scotland selection

What it covers

Wheelchair maintenance, competition/camp travel, specialist coaching, sports medicine

How to apply

Annual nomination aligned with the SportsAid Scotland autumn review, via regional SDS officers

Lord's Taverners

Amount

In-kind, £1,500–£3,500 per chair; club fleets up to £25,000–£50,000; 15–30% self-help match required

Who can apply

Wheelchair basketball clubs, disability sports sections, schools, and individuals up to age 25

What it covers

Made-to-measure sports wheelchairs, wheels, push rims, strapping and maintenance kits

How to apply

Rolling intake, reviewed quarterly by the Foundation Committee

Boost Charitable Trust

Amount

Small: up to £500. Large: £1,000–£5,000

Who can apply

Registered charities/CASCs running wheelchair basketball or inclusive disability sessions

What it covers

Adaptive equipment, court hire for disability sessions, specialist wheelchair transport, coaching qualifications

How to apply

Rolling online intake, quarterly Trustee decisions