Newtownabbey Council Play Grants
Overview
Training and development - They will support applications that are aimed at improving community awareness and knowledge of play issues, and that will improve opportunities for safe, accessible play for all specific interest groups, including:
- Play focus groups
- Community groups
- After-school clubs
Training may include child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety issues, creating a child-centred environment, role of the play worker, games, drama, and arts and crafts.
Play-related equipment - They welcome applications from groups providing opportunities for after-school play requiring support with basic equipment up to a maximum of £400.
Other themes considered for grant aid - They also welcome applications from groups and educational establishments wishing to provide opportunities in the following areas:
- Creating a quality living environment
- Disability and play
- Improving play opportunities in schools
Conditions of award Play Development Section:
- They will support projects and groups who fulfil the community development objectives in the play development section of our corporate strategy, and reflect our equal opportunities policy.
- They will not accept incomplete or unreadable applications, and will return them to the applicant.
- The use of the grant must be nonprofit-making.
- The amount of grant we offer will depend on the funding available.
- Newtownabbey Borough Council’s support should be acknowledged in all publicity material relating to an event.
- We will only accept applications completed on official application forms.
- You can get extra forms from the Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Play Development Officer at the address below.
- Your organisation or group must ensure it has suitable insurance or public liability cover for any training courses outside Council buildings.
- They will only award one grant to any group in each financial year (1 April to 31 March).
General information
- They will encourage funded groups to take part in training or development courses, or conferences organised by the Council.
- They will acknowledge all applications for grant aid, in writing, within 10 working days of receipt.
- They may defer applications if we need more information.
- They will not consider a claim for applications lost in the post, unless you have proof of posting.
- If your application is unsuccessful, you can contact the Play Development Officer to find out why.