Basketball England Development Grant

Through a membership rebate scheme, Basketball England is investing in affiliated associations, clubs and leagues to assist their basketball development plans. Whether a well-established and thriving organisation or at an early stage of development, the Development Grant can provide valuable financial support to help progress organisations' ambitions. Typical grant awards range from £250 to £1,500.

Development Grant funding is allocated to each of BE's 10 Regional Management Committees (RMCs), who are responsible for managing the application process and distributing funds to eligible member organisations. All applications are reviewed in collaboration with Basketball England to ensure alignment with national and regional priorities. Funding is provided to each of BE's regions on a seasonal basis and, while applications can be made to regions at any point in the season, member organisations are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Basketball England encourages all eligible membership organisations to apply for this fund to support the delivery of outstanding basketball experiences for their members and to contribute to the continued growth and development of the sport.

Basketball England's Strategic Priorities

• Priority 1: Membership Growth increase membership, improve services, expand leagues and clubs and grow programme participation
• Priority 2: Game Development - increase the number and quality of coaches and officials, and strengthen regional delivery through supported volunteers and club networks to drive membership growth
• Priority 3: Revenue - diversify and increase commercial revenue via BE shop (merchandise/ equipment/tickets), sponsorship and partnership
• Priority 4: Talent - strengthen the England Talent Pathway by increasing player and coach participation, enhancing coaching quality, expanding 3x3 opportunities, and achieving medal success
• Priority 5: EDI - implement the Diversity and Inclusion Plan (DIAP), reduce gender participation disparity, improve demographic insight, and drive impact through equality-led campaign

Funding cycle

• October: Development Grant Fund / Application open to the membership.
• October to April: Applications received and reviewed by Regional Management Committees and Basketball England.

For more information on the fund, please visit - https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/about/regions/development-grant/