The Certificate in Sports Funding

Is your Club getting their fair share of sport grants and sport funding?

The only accredited course specifically designed for Sports Clubs and Sports Development staff involved in pursuing grant applications for club development and sports development initiatives. Case studies and practical assignments cover small and large grant opportunities and how to prepare a good application. You'll be part of an online classroom led by a sports fundraising expert, learning:

How and where to apply for sports development funding
How to produce a club development plan and other supporting material to support funding applications
How to build a strong case for funding sport

A comprehensive, exciting new course brought to you in association with RMS Sports Consultants. This six week course can be completed in just four hours per week. A full course programme is now available.

"It really helped our fledgling Clubs in having such a specific and yet simple workshop. All went away with a better understanding and it has helped with their funding applications"

Claire Antcliffe, RFUW Midlands Regional Development Manager (feedback on a previous RMS workshop)

What you will gain:

Identify your Club's strengths and weaknesses
Assess your Club's priority areas for development
Design project plans and other supporting material to support grant applications to increase membership and improve facilities
A mini club development plan for your organisation
A strategic 'Case for Funding Support' for a project of your choice
Techniques for researching future grants
Identify the right source of funding for your Club
Critique of small and large grant applications
Access to over 60 funding websites
Samples of successful applications for funding
How to identify partner organisations to provide general support and potential match-funding
Step by step guide to monitoring and evaluating grant funded projects

The Certificate is a six-week online course, with 24 hours of web-based learning and a high level of tutor support. There are six modules to complete with most people studying at a rate of one module per week. Click here to see the course programme and a sample resource.

About the Course

Course Modules:

Week 1: Fundraising Models
Week 2: Producing a Club Development Plan
Week 3: Building a Case for Funding for Sport
Week 4: Sources of Sports Funding
Week 5: Sports Facility Development
Week 6: Managing Grant Funded Projects

Who is it for:

Sports Clubs and community groups wishing to develop sports related community projects
Sports Coaches, Volunteers and Administrators involved in fundraising planning and preparation of grant applications
Sports Development professionals wanting to improve their grant application skills and funding advice
Suitable for those with no or limited experience of grant applications
Individuals studying for a career in Sports Development

What you'll receive:

Level 3 qualification from the Open College
Support from a personal e-tutor
A CD-ROM of course materials
Membership of a 'Virtual Classroom' with other fundraisers from your sector

What you'll need to participate:

3-4 hours of free time for each week of the course
Access to a PC and internet connection
You can study from home, work or your local library
You choose when to logon to the course website and are not restricted to days or time slots
Suitable for anyone who can use email and surf the Internet

Assessment and Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Open College Network. Certification requires completion of three online worksheets and a learner diary. All assignments are submitted via the internet. Feedback is given to you in the same way, so you receive speedy and secure feedback on your learning. All assignments are designed to help you learn and apply concepts from the course to your own practice. The learner diary gives you the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills you have developed during the course.

Enrolment

Courses run throughout the year. Click here to see a list of course dates and fees. You can register online now for any of our courses. We will then send you an invoice, and when payment is received you will be enrolled on your chosen course.