Formally constituted not for profit organisations and statutory bodies including sports clubs, voluntary organisations, local authorities, schools or governing bodies of sport are eligible to apply for grants of between £300 and £10,000 to cover capital and revenue costs for projects that help more people regardless of age, background or ability, to play more sport or to be more active more often.
The focus of the Grants Programme is on adults and young people aged 14 or over. Projects working with mixed age groups may be considered if there is a particular focus on people aged 14 plus.
The maximum project size is £50,000 and applications can be submitted at any time.
Recently supported projects include:
£9,984 to Folkestone Academy for their Padded American Football Team;
£10,000 to the Swimming Trust for their Young Swimming Teacher Development Scheme
£1,006 to St. Mary The Virgin, Goldington’s PCC for an indoor bowls mat and winding trolley.