What is it? Sport England receives funds from the government and the National Lottery, and its small grants programme helps voluntary and community organisations deliver grassroots sport in England.
The fund is aimed at improving sporting opportunities available to communities and bettering people's experiences of playing sport.
How much is on offer? Grants of between £300 and £10,000. The total cost of the project should not exceed £50,000 and its main target must be improving sports participation and outcomes of sports currently recognised by Sport England.
What will it fund? New targets for the funding scheme were introduced in June, on which all future applications will be assessed. Priority will now be given to projects that provide young people aged 11 to 16 with extra-curricular sports; organisations that encourage young people aged 16 and above to continue their participation in sports; and projects that increase the number of adults taking part in sport.
Who can apply? Not-for-profit organisations, statutory bodies and educational establishments. Applications from individuals will not be accepted. Those applying must be able to deliver the funded project within 12 months and will need to send Sport England a progress report within 13 months of receiving the grant offer letter.
Find out more www.sportengland.org/funding/small_grants/want_to_apply.aspx
FUNDING NEWS IN BRIEF
Cancer charity Clic Sargent has opened a £4.6m home in London to provide free accommodation for families of children and young people receiving cancer treatment locally. Paul's House aims to ease the strain of cancer treatment on families.
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has received over £840,000 from the Big Lottery Fund for its Sustainable Funding Project. NCVO will use the money to continue its work over the next three years helping voluntary organisations to develop sustainable funding.
Charitable fund Young Kingston is offering young people aged five to 19 up to £500 for projects that benefit the local community and make life better for people. A panel of young people will decide which projects to award grants to. The application deadline is 5 November.
