Hello everyone,
We hope you're enjoying the start of summer.
Please see some live funding opportunities below.
We are always happy to support you with applying for these or any other funding opportunities. Get in touch with the team using the button below.
You can also access support via our Sustainability Training Programme, designed to equip community organisations with the skills needed to improve their own fundraising efforts, including guidance on how to apply for grants and other funds. The programme is fully funded for StreetGames network members. You can find all of the details and sign up links on our What's On page.
The details of the next Sustainability Training Programme webinar are below:
Starting Your Fundraising Journey
This webinar is aimed at those who are brand new to fundraising (it’s a snapshot of the Race for Investment). It takes you through a typical funding application and general top tips for writing one. If you are brand new to fundraising, or have not been successful with funding applications this is the course for you.
16th July
10.30-12pm
Booking Link - https://streetgames.accessplanit.com/accessplan/checkout/AddItems?coursedateid=17292
Budget Planning and Terminology
This webinar focuses on the budget part of an application form. It will take you through the terminology relating to budgets and applying for funding as well as top tips for completing this part of an application.
23rd September
10.30-12pm
Booking Link - https://streetgames.accessplanit.com/accessplan/checkout/AddItems?coursedateid=17293
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Thank you,
Lindsay, Jen and Kev
StreetGames Network Funding Officers
Latest funding news and opportunities
New fund to create 'world's greenest sports industry' | Sport England
Community sports clubs and physical activity groups looking to become more environmentally friendly and sustainable are being encouraged to apply to Sport England Movement Fund.
Our updated eligibility guidance confirms up to £16 million, 10% of the £160 million available via the fund, will be reserved for green sports initiatives that help the sector respond to the impact of climate change.
If you’re working in the Tees Valley area (Stockton, Hartlepool, Darlington, Redcar, Middlesbrough)
You are invited to join one of the upcoming Movement Fund Webinars, where you will:
- Learn about the latest funding opportunities
- Gain practical tips for writing successful applications
- Have your questions answered by a Sport England expert
Webinar Dates & Booking Links:
Thursday 26 June, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Book here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3a064284-d1c9-4cf1-882a-008e55b0af13@720671d0-581f-423a-b20d-ecf7073ed2ed
Thursday 3 July, 10:00 – 11:00am
Book here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/af842178-baa6-4f3a-9649-4647b524d647@720671d0-581f-423a-b20d-ecf7073ed2ed
National Lottery Community Fund
The Reaching Communities grant stream will prioritise projects which support places, people or communities experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination, and which meaningfully involve communities in steering the project. All organisations applying will have to demonstrate how they plan to reach people who find it hardest to access support and clearly demonstrate how communities are involved in their project – including in the leadership of the organisation, participation, and voice.
The fund aims to support organisations making positive changes in their community focusing on people living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences, with grants starting at £20,001, for up to five years.
Deadline: Rolling programme
Find out more: Reaching Communities England | The National Lottery Community Fund
The Big Bike Revival- Cycling UK
Local volunteer-led groups, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £3,500 to deliver cycling events to get people back on their bikes this summer.
The Big Bike Revival Programme will support organisations across England to deliver a summer programme of activity that will encourage people who do not currently cycle regularly (once every two weeks or less) to consider either starting or returning to cycling.
Deadline: 14th July 2025
Find out more: How to deliver our grant funded programme The Big Bike Revival | Cycling UK
Tesco Stronger Starts
The scheme is open to all schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations, with priority given to projects that provide food and support to young people. Community charity Groundwork manages and administers the funding across the UK.
Deadline: Rolling programme
Find out more: Home - Tesco Stronger Starts
Ironmongers Charity
Registered charities that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 are eligible to apply for grants of up to £10,000
The fund is particularly interested in projects that create opportunities for young people to truly reach their potential. That could mean educational activities that spark learning, boost motivation, or build crucial skills. This might include initiatives that support special educational needs, tackle behavioural challenges, or promote life skills, citizenship, and even parenting guidance.
Deadline: Monday 30th June 2025. (upcoming)
Find out more: Charities | Ironmongers' Company
Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund
Grants will typically be in the range from £2.5k - £5k although a larger grant may be possible in some circumstances.
The fund is available to local community groups and sports clubs (with priority given to sports clubs):Based in Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, Greater London, or the West Midlands Combined Authority. Priority will be give to organisations/groups that are already supported by Access Sport.
Applications can be made for grants towards some or all the following types of projects with the intention of growing capacity to reach more young people:
> The development and improvement of playing fields and other facilities
> The development and training of volunteers including the provision of qualifications
> The purchase of specialist disability equipment
> The development of long-term sustainability, for example marketing and finance expertise
The organising, coaching and other key operational costs of running sports activities.
Applications must focus on including young people (age 5 to 18 years old) who otherwise be excluded from sport such as:
> Disadvantaged young people
> Women and girls
> Disabled children and young people
> Young people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Deadline- 30th June 1pm (upcoming)
Find out more: Apply to AIPFF | Access Sport
Weavers Benevolent Fund
Grants are available for UK registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations that can demonstrate impact with ex-offenders, young offenders or young people at risk of offending, either within a local area or nationally.
Deadline 3rd July (upcoming)
Find out more: Charitable Grants – The Weavers' Company
Woodward Charitable Trust
Grants are available to fund core costs of smaller registered charities in the UK supporting disadvantaged families with young children up to age 11, and organisations that work directly with children of the same age group
Deadline: 31st July
Find out more:
General Application Guidelines – The Woodward Charitable Trust
Allen Lane Foundation
Grants are available to small registered charities, voluntary groups and charitable organisations in the UK for work that makes a difference to people's lives as opposed to simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems and should aim to reduce isolation, stigma and discrimination.
Deadline: Non specified
Find out more: Applying for funding – The Allen Lane Foundation
Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust
The Trust exists to fund projects that allow disadvantaged young people in the UK to take up opportunities to develop an existing interest in the great outdoors and outdoor activities.
Deadline: Non specified
Find out more: Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust - Home
Matthew Goode Foundation
A small number of grants are available for local community groups, charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises based in the UK for projects that have a positive impact on communities, people, or the environment.
Deadline: Non specified
Find out more:
Grants for Good - Connecting businesses with high impact small charities | Matthew Good Foundation
Persimmon Community Champions
One-off grants are available for local community organisations and charities for local community initiatives across England, Scotland and Wales in communities where Persimmon has a presence.
Deadline: Non specified
Find out more: Community Champions | Persimmon Homes | Persimmon Homes
Energy for Tomorrow
Energy for Tomorrow (EfT) X British Gas funding is an initiative designed to support grassroots sports clubs in becoming more energy efficient, reducing their carbon footprint, and reinvesting savings into their communities. They’re inviting sports clubs to apply for the latest round of support, which includes:
- Matched funding via Crowdfunder (up to £40,000)
- Expert energy-saving advice
- Mentoring from British Gas volunteers
- Crowdfunding coaching and campaign planning
- Support from Team GB and Paralympics GB
Deadline: Non specified
Find out more: Energy for Tomorrow
Be Active Wales Fund
The Be Active Wales Fund may support such things as:
- Equipment to help more people take part in sport
- Coaching courses (up to level 2) that upskill coaches and volunteers
- Entry-level training courses, such as First Aid or Officiating.
- Venue hire for new teams only (for a maximum of ten weeks)
- Pitch improvement projects
Deadline: 12th September 2025
Find out more:Be Active Wales Fund - Funding for community sport clubs and organisations | Sport Wales | Sport Wales
