Further to the introduction of a new licensing and kennel inspection process, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) is introducing three types of grant for trainers’ kennel development and improvement via its Trainers’ Assistance Fund from 1st May 2021. 

The three funding streams will be available to all trainers that have held a training licence for 12 months or more.

The three grants available are:

  1. Development Grant – for trainers whose kennels meet GBGB / NSF standards and who would like to upgrade their facilities for the benefit of the greyhounds in their care.
  2. NSF Non-Compliance Notice – this grant is available to make corrective improvements to kennel facilities highlighted by an NSF inspection and detailed within the non-compliance notice issued.
  3. Improvement Notice – this grant is available to make corrective improvements to kennel facilities following a GBGB kennel inspection and detailed within an improvement notice issued by a stipendiary steward.

 

The maximum funding available is on a pro-rata basis and will be based on the maximum kennel capacity established when a training licence is issued.

This ranges from a maximum of £2,000 for a kennel capacity from 1-10 greyhounds, to £10,000 for 80+ greyhounds.

Duncan Gibson, GBGB Welfare and Integrity Manager, said:

“We are pleased to launch our new grants system which is a streamlined process for trainers looking for financial assistance to upgrade and improve their facilities. We have increased funding set aside for kennel improvements this year and we look forward to seeing this spending benefit racing greyhounds across the country.

“Unlike our previous system, where trainers could only apply after a year of holding a professional training licence, our new grant system is available to all trainers after 12 months of holding their GBGB licence. From trainers with one or two greyhounds to larger kennels with 50 or more dogs, these grants will help to raise kennel standards across our sport.

“If you have any questions about the new process contact your Stipendiary Stewards or GBGB directly who will be happy to help.”

Further details, application forms and terms and conditions are available on the GBGB Trainers’ Portal or by emailing grants@gbgb.org.uk. Trainers can also contact their area Stipendiary Steward.