Funding for sport projects and groups

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Below is a list of ongoing grants focusing on sport.

Please note: the ongoing grants listed below do not represent all the funds available to groups.

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If you wish to make a key-word search, please click below on the relevant section, then press CTRL + F. In the search box that pops up,  write down the funding body or the name of the grant your are looking for.

 

Please note this page is reviewed monthly. For this reason, please always have a look at the funder’s websites for up-to-date information. If you know of other sources to be included below please email communitysupport@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk.

Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust

Discretionary grants are available to fund projects that enable disadvantaged young people to take up opportunities to develop an existing interest in outdoor activities. Deadline: ongoing.

BlueSpark Foundation

Grants up to £5,000 are available for schools, community groups, clubs, and societies to improve the education and development of children and young people through educational, cultural, sporting and other activities. Deadline: ongoing.

Boost Charitable Trust

The Trust champions the disabled and disadvantaged and inspires them to overcome their challenges through sport. Who can apply: charities and non-profit making organisations that focus on sport. Funding is at the discretion of the trustees. Apply anytime.

Bowls England - Club Loans Scheme  (Capital Funding included)

Loans of up to £20,000 are available for bowls clubs in England to improve their facilities. A total fund of £650,000 is available to support clubs. Loans are available to clubs who have been affiliated with Bowls England for a minimum of three years. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Central Social and Recreational Trust (Capital Funding included)

Grants of up to £1,000 are available for sports clubs and organisations in England to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for the benefit of disadvantaged children who are under the age of 21 years. The trustees will consider applications above this figure in exceptional circumstances. Please note that Sports clubs and organisations that are affiliated to their governing body, ie Amateur Boxing Association of England, National Association of Clubs for Young People, Football Association, are eligible to apply. Apply any time.

Football Foundation - Facilities Grants

Discretionary grants are available to help refurbish/improve existing community football facilities. Deadline: ongoing.

Football Foundation - Large and Small Grants (Capital Funding included)

Grants are available for the provision of capital items, or to refurbish/improve existing community football facilities in England. The grant size available depends on the type of investment that the club is applying for. Football Foundation support is generally of up to a maximum of £25,000. Match funding is required. The percentage depends on the type of investment that the club is applying for. Applications are accepted from football clubs and community sports organisations. Applications are accepted at any time.

Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust

Grants up to £5,000 are available to clubs, community groups or teams in the UK to encourage vulnerable and underprivileged children and young adults to get active and enjoy taking part in sport.

Sport England – Movement Fund

Grants up to £15,000 are available for community groups, local sports clubs and grassroots organisations with plans of how to tackle inequalities and help get more people active. Deadline: ongoing.

RYA Foundation

Discretionary grants are now live for sailing clubs to promote participation in boating by people who are disadvantaged due to age, infirmity or disability, youth, social circumstances or financial hardship. (Deadline: ongoing).

Utilita Football Rebooted - Grassroots Fund

Discretionary grants for England Football accredited community football clubs and leagues to improve accessibility of football to local communities. Deadline: ongoing.