Our Funding Criteria & Application Forms

Section Details
1.1.1 Submission Timeline Applications must be submitted no less than 60 calendar days before the event’s start date.
1.1.2 Application Requirements
  • 1.1.2.1 Clear, well-structured, and concise proposal.
  • 1.1.2.2 Detailed explanation of urgency and sponsorship deadline.
  • 1.1.2.3 Specific goals and how the funds will be used.
  • 1.1.2.4 Financial assistance request covering:
    • 1.1.2.4.1 Equipment
    • 1.1.2.4.2 Gear
    • 1.1.2.4.3 Uniforms
    • 1.1.2.4.4 Travel
    • 1.1.2.4.5 Accommodation
    • 1.1.2.4.6 Logistical expenses
  • 1.1.2.5 Budget breakdown with documents/estimates
  • 1.1.2.5.1 Marketing and promotional opportunities
  • 1.1.2.5.2 Supporting documents: certificates, licenses, references
1.1.3 Funding Limit Maximum funding allowed: R100,000.00 (one hundred thousand rand).
1.1.4 Eligibility Criteria
  • 1.1.4.1 Active involvement in a South African sporting event
  • 1.1.4.2 Participation in a recognized sporting code focused on women’s sports
  • 1.1.4.3 Provide proof of participation and alignment with criteria
1.1.5 Approval Process Applications reviewed by the Board via Round Robin resolution with majority vote. Decision is final and binding.
1.1.5.1 Preliminary Review Process
  • 1.1.5.2 Upon receipt of all documents, Fund Administrator conducts review:
    • 1.1.5.2.1 Completeness
    • 1.1.5.2.2 Eligibility verification
    • 1.1.5.2.3 Alignment with Sport Trust objectives
  • 1.1.5.3 Completed within 5–7 working days
  • 1.1.5.3.1 Review by:
    • Fund Administrator
    • Two Trustees including the Chairperson
  • 1.1.5.4 Committee submits recommendations to the Board
1.1.6 Notification of Decision
  • 1.1.6.1 Applicant notified within 7 working days of review completion
  • 1.1.6.2 Notification in writing
  • 1.1.6.3 Indicates approval, partial approval, or decline
  • 1.1.6.4 Includes applicable terms and conditions
Funding Type Apply Now
Black Female Students (at least 85% black female) studying towards a Degree/qualification in Sports Management Apply Now
Black Female High-Performance athletes may apply for a Sports Bursary or Grant and may study towards any field Apply Now
High Performance Athletes Participating At International Level Apply Now

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