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RYA Foundation

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The RYA Foundation seeks to promote participation in boating by those who are disadvantaged by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances. Grants are available to organisations and groups under the following headings:

Recruitment and training of staff and volunteers;
Purchase of boats and boating equipment;
Development of infrastructure to support boating;
Development and delivery of boating programmes, projects and activities.

They can fund volunteer recruitment, training, provision for children and young people, and equipment provision.

The Trustees will prioritise funding activities that will lead directly to a sustained increase in boating participation by their target audience.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:: Grant
Type of cost:: Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Average:: Premium information
Annually awarded:: Premium information

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Who can apply

RYA-affiliated sailing clubs and centres, and other organisations that are seeking to develop their facilities for disadvantaged people may apply for grant funding. Your organisation should have a recognised governing document (such as a trust deed or constitution) and a formal management committee.

Applicants may be registered charities, charitable companies, or members-only clubs.

When to apply

Applications can be submitted at any time. They will usually be considered at the next quarterly Trustees meeting. The cut-off dates for receipt of applications are as follows: