Funding
This section provides information about funding opportunities for sport and physical activity related organisations.
Sportsmatch
Sportsmatch is a government funded scheme set up to help fund grass roots and community sports in England.
In May 2008,
Sport
Minister for Sport,
“Sportsmatch has proven to be a great initiative over the years and has encouraged businesses to support grass roots sport projects up and down the country. I hope that it continues to go from strength to strength as we look to create a world class community sport system that encourages people to play sport for life."
For more information including eligibility and how to apply visit the Sportsmatch website.
Awards for All
Awards for All is a Lottery grants scheme for local communities.
They award grants of between £300 and £10,000 for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.
You can apply if:
- you are a not-for-profit group or you are a parish or town council, school or health body
- you have a bank account that requires at least two people to sign each cheque or withdrawal
- you can use the grant within one year.
For more information visit Awards for All.
Community Investment Fund
The Community Investment Fund is the National Lottery funding available from the nine regions of Sport England. Decisions about Sport England funding grants over £10,000 are made locally by the nine regional sports boards. Eligible projects will be assessed against the priorities laid out in the Regional Plan for Sport and the national framework for sport.
If you would like further information on this fund visit the Sport England website or speak to your local community contact.
