Bill McLaren Foundation Application Process
The Bill McLaren Foundation aims to support individuals and organisations to actively promote and develop rugby union and its values by providing opportunities for youngsters in all sports.
In May 2011, The Bill McLaren Foundation awarded its first grant of £2000 to Hawick High School for the pilot of “The Class of Rugby”.
Linda Lawson, Bill's daughter said, “We’re delighted that the first grant was awarded to Hawick High School – a location very close to Dad’s heart. As well as fulfilling one of the aims of the Foundation ‘to develop and promote the game of rugby and its values’, this grant also emphasises his passion for teaching.”
We have to date given circa £1.3 million in grants and donations to individuals, teams, clubs and projects, mostly in Scotland. Many of our grants are relatively small but we do hope that they help to make a difference.
Apply for a grant
When we have received a completed application from you we will start the assessment process. The Directors meet to discuss applications on a quarterly basis and you should expect to hear around 10 days after the discussions - these meetings are generally held in July/October/January/April.
N.B. Grants must be submitted electronically and please ensure that all sections are fully completed. Partially completed forms will not be considered. For any enquiries or to submit a grant application, please contact emma@billmclarenfoundation.co.uk
Download the Guide for Applicants (PDF Document).
Download the Grant Application Form (Microsoft Word Document)