Funding to improve the accessibility of available waterways and canoeing facilities and protect the natural environment.

The Canoe Foundation raises money; informs and educates; and allocates funds, in line with its main purpose to “support all to enjoy and benefit from the experience of paddling on our water in a sustainable manner”.

Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available to clubs, community groups, Parish Councils, Local Authorities or anyone in the UK with an active interest in improving access to water for recreational users and protecting the environment.

The focus for the current funding round is on:

• Increasing and protecting public access points to water for recreational users.
• Creation of sustainable launching and landing sites, to and alongside water, for all sectors of the community and abilities.
• Protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

Grants for projects that are able to commence quickly may be awarded before the funding window closes, and therefore organisations are encouraged to apply early.

How To Apply

The fund is open until 11 April 2023 (23.59).

Grants for projects that are able to commence quickly may be awarded before the funding window closes, and therefore organisations are encouraged to apply early.

An online application form is available from the Canoe Foundation's website.