Welcome to the Sported Funding Bulletin. This page is here to help you find funding opportunities that may be available to your group or organisation.
We know that funding is a priority for many groups in our network, and that finding the right opportunity can sometimes feel complicated.
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Britford Bridge Trust 16185
The Britford Bridge Trust is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available to UK registered charities involved in the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives; and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science. The funding is intended to support UK registered charities and organisations working on national or international projects that advance the charitable aims of the Trust.
Deadline: 30 September 2026
British Dodgeball Coach Training Fund 16374
British Dodgeball offers funding of up to £315 towards coaching qualifications. Open to sports clubs, schools, charities, CICs and community groups. Funding covers 50% of coaching course costs and membership fees to expand dodgeball delivery. Closing date: 21 December 2026.
Broadacres Community and Sustainability Fund 16312
Broadacres Housing Association is offering funding of up to £500. Grants are available to community organisations based in Broadacres Housing Association locations of Yorkshire and North East England for projects that support community-led ideas that deliver social, environmental, or shared benefits for local people. The funding is for local organisations, community groups, and resident-led projects that help to: Build stronger communities Support activities, events, or projects that bring people together to strengthen neighbourhood connections and promote safer more inclusive place to live.
Deadline: 23 October 2026
Burbo Bank Extension Community Fund 16229
Ørsted’s is offering funding of up to £20,000. Grants are available to a range of not-for-profit organisations for new or existing community and environmental projects that benefit local residents in Denbighshire, Flintshire, the Wirral and Sefton. The fund will provide up to £225,000 each year over a 25-year period (2015-2040).
Next deadline: 31 March 2027
Burton Pidsea Wind Farm Community Fund 16568
EnergieKontor is offering funding of up to £10,000. Funding is available to local community organisations for charitable, educational, community, environmental and energy efficiency initiatives taking place in the East Riding of Yorkshire wards of Mid Holderness, North Holderness, South East Holderness and South West Holderness, with a preference for initiatives within the proximity of the development. The funding is aimed at projects which benefit people living within a five kilometre radius of Burton Pidsea Post Office which covers the East Riding of Yorkshire electoral wards of Mid Holderness, North Holderness, South East Holderness and South West Holderness. Deadline: 31 March 2027.
Caerphilly - Pride in Place Impact Fund 16494
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is offering discretionary funding. Funding is available to organisations to support community-based enhancements across Caerphilly, as part of the Pride in Place Impact Fund. The funding is intended to support projects focused on the following investment categories: Community spaces - creating, extending, improving or refurbishing existing community facilities and enabling community organisations to take control of underused but valued local assets. Deadline: 31 December 2026.
Cairngorms National Park – Outdoor Learning Travel Grant Scheme 16125
Cairngorms National Park Authority is offering funding of up to £300. Grants are available for schools, community groups, and voluntary organisations in Scotland to support transport costs for educational trips to the Cairngorms National Park. This fund aims to support outdoor learning activities in the Cairngorms by helping groups cover transport costs to and from the National Park.
No deadline is stated
Cambridgeshire - Outlook Fund 16347
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation is offering funding of up to £12,000. Grants are available to local organisations in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough working to improve the quality of life of young people experiencing difficulty and disadvantage, with a particular focus on looked-after children. The Fund supports not-for-profit organisations in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough delivering projects for children and young people with experience of the care system who face additional barriers as a result of their background.
Deadline: 1 November 2026
Cambridgeshire - Outlook Fund 16469
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation is offering funding of up to £12,000. Grants are available to local organisations in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough working to improve the quality of life of young people experiencing difficulty and disadvantage, with a particular focus on looked-after children. The Fund supports not-for-profit organisations in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough delivering projects for children and young people with experience of the care system who face additional barriers as a result of their background. Deadline: 1 November 2026.
Capital Grant - Supporting the Future of Community Facilities 16398
Coalfields Regeneration Trust offers grants from £500 to £7,000 for capital improvements. Open to charities, CICs and community groups in Wales. Funding supports repairs, refurbishment, energy efficiency measures and equipment that improve community buildings and spaces. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Cardiff - Period Dignity Grant 16239
City of Cardiff Council is offering funding of up to £2,000. Grants are available to voluntary and community organisations in the Cardiff local authority area for projects to ensure period dignity for those who menstruate from low income households. The aim of the funding is to ensure low income households have access to free-of-charge period products that are accessible in a practical and dignified way.
No deadline is stated
Causeway Coast and Glens - Building a United Community Fund 16218
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is offering funding of up to £1,500. Grants are available to support Good Relations community projects in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area. The funding is intended to support projects that develop positive relationships between people of differing religious beliefs, political opinions and racial backgrounds in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area.
No deadline is stated
Causeway Coast and Glens - Health and Wellbeing Grants 16219
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is offering funding of up to £1,000. Grants are available for local sporting and community organisations in the Causeway Coast and Glens area to promote positive mental health through physical and mental wellbeing activities.
No deadline is stated
Causeway Coast and Glens - Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) Small Grants Programme 16214
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is offering funding of up to £1,000. Grants are available to support, promote and develop community safety initiatives in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area. The funding is intended to provide organisations with support for projects or events that will help prevent, reduce or address crime and help people feel safer in their own communities.
Deadline: 29 January 2027
Causeway Coast and Glens - Sports Grant and Bursary Programme 16220
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is offering funding of up to £400. Grants are available for local sport clubs, individuals and National Governing Bodies to develop sport in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area.
No deadline is stated
Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust 16253
Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available to registered charities for projects that benefit Yorkshire through the relief of need, particularly those related to youth, old age, welfare and medicine. The Trust aims to fund projects for the relief of need, particularly those related to youth, old age, welfare and medicine.
No deadline is stated
Charles Littlewood Hill Trust 16089
Charles Littlewood Hill Trust is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available for charitable organisations carrying out social welfare or community activities in Nottinghamshire or Norfolk. The scheme is intended to support organisations undertaking a range of charitable purposes.
Rolling programme (trustees meet three times a year to consider applications)
Charles S French Charitable Trust 16446
Charles S French Charitable Trust is offering funding of up to £5,000. Grants are available for registered charities in North East London and Essex for carrying out projects and activities that benefit local residents. Funding is available for a wide range of charitable activities including for children and young people, those with disabilities and who are disadvantaged, the elderly, arts, education, community and sports. Deadline: 12 October 2026.
Charnwood - Small Community Grants 16473
Charnwood Borough Council is offering funding of up to £750. Small grants are available to community and voluntary organisations within Charnwood Borough which are working to benefit Charnwood residents. Funding is intended to support voluntary and community organisations with their activities including organisational running costs and projects (for up to one year), environmental projects, and one-off contributions for equipment costs for projects.
Deadline: 6 November 2026
Chelmsley Wood - Pride in Place Fund: Community Grants 16501
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is offering funding of up to £10,000. Grants are available to local groups in Chelmsley Wood to deliver community-led activities and events that strengthen community engagement and local pride. Grants are intended to support local community groups to deliver activities and events that build social connection, strengthen community cohesion, and increase local pride within Chelmsley Wood. Deadline: 1 December 2026.
Cherry Family Foundation 16514
The Cherry Family Foundation is offering funding of up to £50,000. Grants are available for smaller grassroots charities in London, the East and the South East of England who organise programmes that support young people between the ages of 10 and 30 years. The fundings is intended for a wide range of small grassroots charities to help advance the lives of young people (aged 10 to 30 years old) who come from difficult circumstances to help them lead healthy, happy, successful lives. Deadline: 10 February 2027.
Chesterfield - Community Grants Fund 16536
Chesterfield Borough Council is offering funding of up to £50,000. Grants are available to community groups and voluntary organisations in Chesterfield to support projects that improve the lives of local residents. The Community Grants Fund supports local projects that strengthen community cohesion and improve quality of life across Chesterfield. Deadline: 23 October 2026.
Chronicle Sunshine Fund 16515
The Chronicle Sunshine Fund is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available for specialist equipment that will benefit children and young people with disabilities (aged up to and including 18 years) and their families in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham. The Fund aims to enhance the lives of local disabled children and their families through the provision of essential equipment, learning aids and custom built apparatus. Deadline: 10 November 2026.
City Health Care Partnership Foundation - Small Grants 16497
City Health Care Partnership Foundation is offering funding of up to £2,500. Grants are available to small, local not-for-profit voluntary and community groups in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, Knowsley, St Helens and Liverpool to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. The funding is intended to to provide an opportunity for local voluntary and community organisations and other not-for-profit organisations to contribute towards the health and wellbeing of people living in the area. Deadline: 1 November 2026.
Clare Milne Trust 16277
The Clare Milne Trust is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available for registered charities that are working to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in Devon and Cornwall. The Clare Milne Trust aims to help smaller effective charities with good volunteer support with their work.
Rolling programme (Trustees meet four times a year to consider applications)
Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Fund 16234
RWE Renewables UK Limited is offering funding of up to £100,000. Grants are available for projects benefiting communities within the rural area of Conwy and Denbighshire. Funding is available to support community based projects that will make a positive difference to the lives of the residents of Conwy and Denbighshire.
No deadline is stated
Clyde Borders Community Fund 16240
SSE is offering funding of up to £25,000. Grants are available for constituted, not-for-profit organisations to deliver activities that promote community spirit, enhance wellbeing, and help create sustainable communities in Skirling, Upper Tweed, and Tweedsmuir. This fund aims to support constituted, not-for-profit groups to deliver activities and projects that promote community spirit, bring people together, enhance wellbeing and quality of life, and foster vibrant, sustainable communities in Skirling, Upper Tweed, and Tweedsmuir.
Deadline: 2 October 2026
Coalfields Regeneration Trust - Coalfields Community Grants Programme Wales 16155
Welsh Government is offering funding of up to £7,000. Capital grants are available for voluntary and community organisations in coalfield areas of Wales to safeguard, maintain, and/or improve their community facility. The funding is intended to support community and voluntary organisations to maintain or improve community facilities and buildings they own or manage on a long-term lease, for the benefit of coalfield communities in Wales.
No deadline is stated
Cockburnspath & Cove Community Fund 16370
Foundation Scotland offers grants of up to £50,000 for project, core and capital costs. Open to charities, schools, community groups, sports clubs and local authorities benefiting Cockburnspath and Cove. Funding supports community facilities, wellbeing, heritage, culture, environment and local development. Closing date: 17 November 2026.
Comic Relief Cwtch Communities 16366
Comic Relief offers grants of up to £35,000 for project and core costs. Open to charities, CICs and community organisations across Wales. Funding supports grassroots organisations to strengthen resilience, expand impact and deliver positive change in local communities. Closing date: 2 November 2026.
Common Ground Award 2026 to 2027 16363
MHCLG offers grants of up to £250,000 for organisations working to build social cohesion. Open to charities, CICs and community organisations in England. Funding supports projects that reduce prejudice, resolve tensions and strengthen connections between diverse communities. Closing date: 12 October 2026.
Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) - Community Buildings Fund 16186
Scottish Government is offering funding of up to £80,000. Grants are available for community groups in Scotland to decarbonise community buildings. The funding aims to help community organisations reduce their building's energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Deadline: 30 October 2026
Community Facilities Programme 16399
Welsh Government offers grants of up to £25,000 for capital projects. Open to community organisations across Wales. Funding supports improvements to well-used community facilities that deliver services, activities and opportunities benefiting local residents. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Community Facilities Programme (Wales) 16156
Welsh Government is offering funding of up to £300,000. Capital grants are available for community-led voluntary and community sector organisations to develop and improve community facilities in Wales in order to tackle poverty and its effects. The funding is intended to help organisations develop and improve facilities for communities in order to tackle poverty and its effects, increasing opportunity, creating prosperity for all, and developing resilient communities where people are engaged and empowered.
No deadline is stated
Community First Prime Opportunities Fund 16254
Two Ridings Community Foundation is offering funding of up to £500. Grants are available for not-for-profit organisation serving communities in York, North Yorkshire, Hull and East Riding for projects that address issues creating barriers for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds from reaching their full potential. Projects should aim to remove barriers that prevent young people (from 11 to 19 years old) from disadvantaged backgrounds living in York, North Yorkshire, Hull and East Riding from reaching their full potential and where opportunities would otherwise be beyond their reach.
No deadline is stated
Community Foundation for Calderdale 16255
Community Foundation for Calderdale is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available to local not-for-profit groups and organisations for projects and activities that benefit communities within Calderdale. The Community Foundation for Calderdale offers funding that makes real and lasting changes to local lives, believing that understanding needs and issues in a community are the first step to being able to solve them.
No deadline is stated
Community Foundation North East - 1989 Willan Charitable Trust 16527
Community Foundation North East is offering funding of up to £10,000. Grants are available to local registered charities for charitable activities that benefit the residents in Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, County Durham and Teesside. Priority will be given to projects which address one or both of the following: Ease social deprivation. Deadline: 15 November 2026.
Community Foundation North East - EDF Green Rigg Wind Farm Community Fund 16307
EDF Power Solutions is offering funding of up to £5,000. The Fund provides capital costs to charities, community and voluntary projects based within a ten-mile radius of the Green Rigg Wind Farm. The EDF Green Rigg Wind Farm Community Fund supports community groups and organisations within a ten-mile radius of the Green Rigg Wind Farm for projects to benefit local residents.
Deadline: 14 September 2026
Community Foundation North East - Nadara Sisters and North Steads Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund 16308
Community Foundation North East is offering funding of up to £20,000. The Fund provides capital and revenue costs to charities, community and voluntary projects based within 5km of the Nadara Sisters and North Steads wind farms. The Nadara Sisters and North Steads Windfarm Community Benefit Fund supports charities and community groups within a five kilometre radius of the wind farms, with priority given to those within a three kilometre radius.
Deadline: 21 September 2026
Community Foundation North East - RWE Renewables Kiln Pit Hill Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund 16309
RWE Renewables UK Limited is offering funding of up to £15,000. Grants are available to support local voluntary and community groups in the Parish of Shotley Low Quarter, Northumberland. The aim of the fund is to provide communities with sustainable support over the lifetime of the wind farm.
Deadline: 28 September 2026