HBLB is pleased to announce the launch of the latest round of non-fixture related grant funding.
Proposals for grants for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 are now invited. This process excludes racing fixture-related items such as prize money, raceday services grants or items falling within HBLB’s veterinary science and education budget, which have their own processes. Applications are welcomed for projects and activities that support HBLB's statutory objectives and the 13 Racing Outcomes set out in the Grant Guidance Notes (see below).
The 2023/24 grant application, evaluation and decision process will run as follows, although the decision date remains subject to amendment and is at the discretion of the HBLB Board:
Grant application window: From 1 December 2022 to 5pm on 31 January 2023
Assessment of grant applications*: 1 December 2022 to 13 February 2023
HBLB Board Decision: 7 March 2023
Notification to grant applicants: by 31 March 2023.
*It is HBLB’s intention to work with applicants during the application process. The HBLB Executive will carry out an initial assessment as soon as practically possible after submission. If applications are incomplete and/or appear to have significant areas of weakness, applicants will be provided with feedback and encouraged to re-submit their applications. All applications/re-submissions must be received by no later than 5pm on 31 January 2023.
We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, even if not fully complete, and at least 10 days before the closing date (21 January 2023) to allow for any resubmission, should that be necessary, to be made by the deadline.
Detailed guidance on non-fixture related grants and how to apply can be downloaded using the link below.
Non-Fixture Grants Guidance 2023_24.pdf
The three-part application form can be downloaded using the links below.
Non-Fixture Grants Application Form Part A 2023_24.docx
Non-Fixture Grants Application Form Part A 2023_24.pdf
Non-Fixture Grants Application Form Part B 2023_24.docx
Non-Fixture Grants Application Form Part B 2023_24.pdf
Non-Fixture Grants Application Form Part C 2023_24.xlsx
Completed applications and any enquiries on the grant process or individual applications must be sent to: grants.admin@hblb.org.uk.
