Top Tips to Consider when Completing Your Application Form

Plan your project carefully and realistically (refer to the How to Plan Your Project section for more details)
Make sure that you read all of the guidance notes and selection criteria for the fund.
Take time to thoroughly plan and prepare your application, and to present as professionally as possible.
Look at the funding bodies priorities; some have regional priorities or outcomes. Make sure your project encompasses those and you mention that thoroughly in your application.
Supply as much relevant information as possible, and ensure that you attach all required documentation with the application.
Budget your project accurately: do not guess figures or inflate your estimated budget. Many funders validate costs through use of the Internet.
Supply a detailed break down of all financial figures and estimates.
Do not underestimate the importance of including detailed information on the project outcomes and how you propose to achieve and measure them.
Emphasise voluntary commitment to your project and the efforts you are making to support the project from sources other than grant assistance.
If you have received funding before, always make sure you complete the necessary evaluation forms before you apply for further funding support.
It is often helpful to inform sports development professionals as to the nature of your project and funding application, and to try and get a letter of support for your submission. A sports development professional could be: your National Governing Body development officer, your local authority sports development officer, or a member of your County Sports Partnership.