Grants are available to support grassroots sports clubs and organisations in the UK working in the sport-for-development sector that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
The Clubs in Crisis (#ClubsInCrisis) Fund aims to support eligible grassroots sports clubs and organisations in the UK that have been impacted negatively by the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, either operationally or financially. The Fund is only available to sports clubs and organisations that are working in the sport for development sector, ie those that intentionally use sport to deliver wider social outcomes, usually through third sector and voluntary, community and social enterprise bodies.
To be eligible, clubs must provide clear evidence of how they use sport to help young people develop life skills, employment opportunities, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour or tackle mental health issues.
The fund is being administered locally around the country by the UK Community Foundations network. Organisations will need to apply via the relevant Community Foundation in their area (a postcode finder is available on the Made by Sport website).
Clubs and organisations must be using sport to work towards one of more of the following outcomes:
- Developing life skills.
- Improving mental health.
- Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour.
- Developing employability skills.
- Building stronger communities.
How To Apply
Different deadlines may apply depending on the individual community foundation administering the fund locally.
Applications are made via the group's local community foundation (a postcode finder link is available on the Made by Sport website to help organisations find their relevant community foundation).
Each community foundation will have their own application process. Applicants should check the specific details on their relevant community foundation website.
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
- Enquiries
Made by Sport
1st Floor
146 Freston Road
London
W10 6TR
Tel: 07810 545291
Email: [email protected]