Peter Harrison Foundation Opportunities Through Sport Grant Scheme (UK)
Charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) throughout the United Kingdom can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to the Peter Harrison Foundation Active Lives grant scheme. The grant scheme aims to provide opportunities for sport and physical activity at a grassroots level that enable physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged people to develop personal and life skills to fulfil their potential. The grants can be used for various purposes, such as funding new sports programmes, improving existing sports facilities, or providing training and support for sports coaches. Priority will be given to organisations with an annual turnover of up to £500,000. The next closing date for applications is the 1st January 2025.
£5 Million Fund for Grassroots Cricket Pitch Improvements (England & Wales)
The England and Wales Cricket Board, in partnership with Sport England, has launched a new fund to help cricket to tackle inequalities in access to cricket pitches across England and Wales. The Grass Pitch Improvement Fund will invest £5 million of National Lottery funding in grassroots facilities over three years. The first £1 million will be available in 2024 to support clubs and cricket organisations in upgrading their facilities and encouraging more people to take up the sport. The fund will prioritise improving unsafe or inadequate pitches to support Women's and Girls' cricket, cricket in diverse communities, disability cricket and cricket in lower socio-economic areas. Grant amounts will be determined on a case-by-case basis. The fund will run until March 2027, or whenever funding is fully allocated, whichever is sooner.
Funding to Improve the Sustainability of Community Sports Clubs (UK & Ireland)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support community sports clubs and organisations in the UK and Ireland. The grants can be used for various purposes, including improving facilities, purchasing new equipment, obtaining coaching qualifications, and investing in the long-term sustainability of clubs. The funding is being made available through the Cash4Clubs programme, funded by Flutter Entertainment and delivered by Sported. This UK charity supports community groups that use sport and physical activity to help young people reach their full potential. To be eligible, applicants must be involved in delivering activities solely to adults (18+). The programme particularly encourages applications from clubs serving deprived communities. The closing date for applications is the 12th December 2024.
Grants of up to £80,000 Available to Improve Sport Spaces (London)
Grants of between £10,000 and £80,000 are available to improve sports spaces and inspire activity in London. The funding is available through London Marathon Group’s Active Spaces Fund to support community groups, schools and other not-for-profit organisations to improve and create spaces where children' young people and marginalised groups and communities can participate in sport and physical activity. Funding will support capital and/or revenue projects, including building or renovating facilities, purchasing new or replacement equipment, venue hire, coaching costs, and salaries. Expressions of interest can be submitted at any time. Applications will be informed within 20 working days if they are eligible to submit a full application.