The BGRB administers the Trainers Assistance Fund. Trainers are encouraged to apply for grants as below:

Grants for all trainers
The TAF is able to award ALL trainers (both Greyhound and Professional) grants as follows:

AIR MANAGEMENT – 100% funding towards the purchase and installation of air management systems in vans
(Download an information sheet and application form)

AIR CONDITIONING – up to 50% funding towards the purchase and installation of air conditioning in vans up to five years old
(Download an information sheet and application form)

TRAVEL CAGES – up to 50% funding towards the purchase and installation of travel cages in vans up to five years old. Cages must meet the minimum sizes and standards as required by the Government and NGRC.
(Download an information sheet and application form)

Grants for Professional trainers
Trainers that have held a Professional trainer’s license for more than 12 months are able to apply for grants of up to £5000 to assist:

• In times of genuine financial hardship
• The financing of kennel improvements and other essential projects that will benefit the welfare of greyhounds in their care
• The financing of projects necessary to meet health and safety requirements
  
  Download an information sheet and application form

Grants for Professional trainers affected by floods

Professional trainers that are suffering financial hardship as a result of the ongoing floods are encouraged to apply for a hardship grant. Please click here to download an application form

Trainers should complete this form carefully and in full.


MORE INFORMATION
For more information on the TAF, please contact Peter Laurie at the BGRB on 020 7808 7722 or at peter.laurie@bgrb.org.uk