The cost of and access to a course can often be a barrier to people participating in coach education. The Coach Education Subsidy funding therefore aims to support Scottish Governing Bodies of sport (SGBs) grow and develop their workforce through financial subsidies for individuals to attain coaching qualifications. The subsidy is also in place to encourage Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) approaches and access to sport in different communities across Scotland.
sportscotland awards Coach Education Subsidy funding to SGBs to distribute to eligible individuals applying for a coach education course that leads to a recognised qualification. Each sport has their own eligibility criteria and application process, which will be available on request from them. Sportscotland does not make any subsidy awards to individuals therefore if you are looking for financial support to gain a coaching qualification, please contact the relevant individual in your chosen sport for more information.