As part of England Basketball’s efforts to increase weekly participation in basketball amongst those over the age of fifteen, Ball Again is the participant-centred package of coaching and games designed to attract the ‘lapsed’ basketball player back to the sport.

The programme provides a relaxed reintroduction to the sport for players who have played some basketball, a little or a lot, in the past and is also open to those trying the sport for the first time.

Anyone can apply to run a Ball Again session. However, for an initial trial period we will be providing an added incentive exclusively for affiliated associations, clubs and leagues.

Who can apply?

Any association, club or league affiliated to England Basketball can apply for funding to run Ball Again. Only one application can be accepted from each association, club or league.

Not affiliated? Please visit England Basketball Membership page to become affiliated.

What’s the offer?

England Basketball will provide a grant of up to £300 to successful applicants to run a minimum six week Ball Again programme to be delivered between 1 January 2012 and 31 March 2012. Successful applicants will receive 60% of the award in advance with the remainder payable at the conclusion of the Ball Again programme subject to England Basketball receiving:

1. Completed Attendance Register and Ball Again Membership Form
2. Completed Ball Again Feedback Forms from participants who have taken part in at least four Ball Again sessions.

What will you fund?

Eligible Costs

• Staffing to deliver projects (high staffing costs in delivery may affect the sustainability of a project).
• Equipment – items to be used in Ball Again delivery (up to 20% of funding request).
• Hire of facilities used to deliver projects.
• Marketing/Publicity – t-shirts, posters, website, etc.
• Training/Coach Education Courses – needed to run and/or sustain the project.

Ineligible Costs

• General costs not directly involved in the delivery of Ball Again.
• Contingency costs – replacing damaged equipment, etc.
• Buildings and refurbishment – capital building works.
• Items with poor value for money.
• Items purchased before funding is offered.
• Projects that take place or incur costs before the date of the funding award.
• Projects that have no clear community/sustainable exit route.
• Projects that are targeted at current participants.

What to do next

We are not currently accepting applications for funding.

You can still run Ball Again by applying for your free Ball Again resource.