Athletes and partners at the Inspired Athletes launch.
TOP Essex athletes could be boosted with a new cash support scheme.
Active Essex has launched an Inspired Athletes initiative, offering grants to 24 up and coming sports stars.
Elite athletes who are part of international or national training squads could win one of six “gold” grants of £3,000 each, while “silver” athletes part of a national squad could get one of six £1,000 grants.
Regional athletes, also part of county squads recognised by their sport’s national governing body, have 12 grants of £500 available at the “bronze” level.
- To apply visit the Active Essex website. Application closes on September 8, with winners announced on September 30.
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