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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Football Foundation - Grass Pitch Maintenance Fund 16144
The Football Foundation is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available for grassroots football organisations in England to enhance or sustain the quality of their pitch playing surfaces. The Maintenance Fund provides six-year tapered grants to help football clubs sustain pitches already at a 'good' level and enhance pitches that are either considered 'poor' or 'basic', in accordance with a PitchPower Pitch Assessment.
No deadline is stated
Football Foundation - Lionesses HERe to Play Fund 16132
The Football Foundation is offering funding of up to £25,000. Grants are available to improve football facilities for women and girls involved in grassroots football in England. The fund aims to elevate the experience of women and girls in football by creating inclusive, welcoming, and high-quality environments that support female participation at every level.
No deadline is stated
Ford Britain Trust (Small grants) 16365
Ford Britain Trust offers grants of up to £250 for capital and project costs. Open to charities, schools, sports clubs and community groups near Ford locations. Funding supports education, environmental projects, youth activities, inclusion and wider community benefit. Closing date: 31 October 2026.
Foundation Scotland - Caithness Futures Fund 16463
RWE Renewables UK Limited is offering funding of up to £20,000. Grants to support and strengthen community groups in Caithness. The aim of the scheme is to help community groups in Caithness. Deadline: 31 October 2026.
Foundation Scotland - EDF Renewables Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund 16482
EDF Power Solutions is offering funding of up to £30,000. Grants are available for community-led, charitable projects that benefit the local residents in the community council areas of Dufftown, Auchindoun, Glenrinnes, Glenlivet, Inveravon and Cabrach in Moray. The Fund aims to benefit the local residents living in the community council areas of Dufftown, Auchindoun, Glenrinnes, Glenlivet, Inveravon and Cabrach in Moray. Deadline: 30 November 2026.
Foundation Scotland - Halkirk District Benefit Fund 16464
Nadara is offering funding of up to £25,000. Grants are available for projects to benefit residents and the community in the Halkirk District Community Council area (includes Altnabreac, Banniskirk, Calder, Georgemas, Harpsdale, Spittal, Mybster, Westerdale). The Fund aims for sustainable development including: Advancing citizenship or community development within Halkirk District. Deadline: 31 October 2026.
Foundation Scotland - Kilgallioch Community Fund 16447
ScottishPower Renewables is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available to support community projects in Wigtownshire (Dumfries and Galloway) and South Carrick (South Ayrshire). The Fund aims to fund community-led charitable projects that supports rural regeneration and sustainability of local communities in Wigtownshire and South Carrick. Deadline: 12 October 2026.
Foundation Scotland - Kinross-shire Fund 16456
Kinross-shire Fund is offering funding of up to £3,000. Grants are available for charities and voluntary organisations to support activity which will develop the vibrant life of the local community and ensure that the area is an attractive place to live, work and visit. Kinross-shire raises funds from individuals and companies, which are used to make grants to local charities and voluntary organisations. Deadline: 26 October 2026.
Foundation Scotland - Social Investment Fund 16172
Grant and loan investments of between £10,000 and £250,000 per organisation with up to 25% of this in the form of a grant are available to social enterprises, community organisations and charities across Scotland to benefit local communities. The fund aims to provide blended grant and loan investment to incorporated community organisations to meet the needs of the business, achieve a vision and secure the organisation's future.
No deadline is stated
Foundation Scotland - Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund 16476
Greencoat UK Wind is offering funding of up to £25,000. Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations for projects that mainly benefit the communities of Dunnet and Canisbay, Caithness. The Fund aims support a wide range of activities and projects to primarily benefit the communities of Dunnet and Canisbay, Caithness. Deadline: 15 November 2026.
Foundation Scotland - Tannach and District Wind Farm Trust 16465
Gresham House Asset Management is offering funding of up to £25,000. Grants are available for a range of activities and projects to benefit the local communities of Tannach and District. The Fund aims to support community activity and development in the Tannach District area, and a wide range of projects are funded. Deadline: 31 October 2026.
Foundation Scotland - Whiteside Hill Wind Farm Community Fund 16448
Netro Energy UK is offering funding of up to £10,000. Grants to support community projects for those living in the Kirkconnel & Kelloholm and Royal Burgh of Sanquhar and district in Dumfries and Galloway. The aim of the scheme is to support community projects for those in the Kirkconnel & Kelloholm and Royal Burgh of Sanquhar and district in Dumfries and Galloway. Deadline: 12 October 2026.
Fund for Wales 16153
Community Foundation Wales offers grants of up to £2,500 for project, core and capital costs. Open to small community-led organisations with annual income below £100,000. Funding supports stronger communities, healthier lives, environmental improvement, heritage and culture. Closing date: 9 November 2026.
Gallaher Trust 16226
The Gallaher Trust is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available to charities and not-for-profit organisations for projects that create jobs, develop skills and support disadvantaged adults in the wider Ballymena community. The funding is intended to support projects that align with the Trust's objectives to benefit adults living in Ballymena.
No deadline is stated
Gannochy Trust 16188
Gannochy Trust is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available across Scotland for work that aims to inspire young people under 21 years of age; and for projects in Perth and Kinross that aim to improve the quality of life for local people, develop and inspire young people or improve the availability/quality of the built and natural environment for wide community use. The Gannochy Trust aims to make a positive difference to people living in Scotland, and in Perth and Kinross in particular, in fields such as community, sport, culture including art, music and dance, youth work, environment, health and wellbeing and heritage.
Deadline: 2 October 2026
Geraint Thomas Cycling - Grant for Group 16376
The Geraint Thomas Cycling Trust offers grants to improve access to cycling for young people from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Open to charities, schools, sports clubs and community groups. Funding supports participation, development and progression in cycling. Closing date: 31 March 2027.
Giving Machine - Community Grants 16124
Giving Machine is offering funding of up to £250. Small unrestricted grants are available to charitable organisations across the UK. The fund is intended to give small unrestricted grants to UK not-for-profit organisations to enable them to continue their work.
Deadline: 31 October 2026
Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust 16140
Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available for charities for general charitable purposes in Great Britain. The Trustees have complete discretion as to the type of charitable work supported, however the Trust has focused on supporting projects relating to young people, people with disabilities, the environment and the arts over the last few years.
No deadline is stated
Gosport - Community Fund 16530
Gosport Borough Council is offering funding of up to £5,000. Grants are available for charities, communities interest companies, social enterprises, and other local community organisations in Gosport to deliver a variety of projects and activities that enhance community places, promote community cohesion, improve sustainability, develop people, skills, and provide opportunities. This fund aims to support local groups and organisations in improving community places and spaces, as well as delivering community activities. Deadline: 16 October 2026.
Gosport - Events Fund 16531
Gosport Borough Council is offering funding of up to £10,000. Grants are available for voluntary and community groups, charities, businesses, faith groups, and schools to deliver inclusive community events in Gosport. This fund aims to support inclusive community events in the borough that bring people together, celebrate and enhance local attractions and amenities, provide local opportunities, and contribute to the local economy. Deadline: 16 October 2026.
Grants for Good 16373
Matthew Good Foundation offers unrestricted grants of up to £5,000. Open to charities, CICs and community organisations. Funding can be used for project delivery, core costs or organisational development and supports initiatives creating positive social or environmental impact. Closing date: 15 December 2026.
Grassroots Football- Storage Container Grants Funding 16385
Football Foundation offers grants of up to £25,000 for capital improvements. Open to grassroots football clubs, schools, local authorities and community organisations in England. Funding supports the purchase and installation of secure on-site storage containers for football equipment and facilities. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Greenham Trust - Community Grants 16289
Greenham Trust is offering funding of up to £30,000. Grants are available for charities and not-for-profit organisations undertaking charitable activities that benefit communities in West Berkshire and North Hampshire. Funding is intended for charities and other not for profit organisations undertaking charitable activities that directly benefit local communities in West Berkshire and North Hampshire.
Deadline: 14 September 2026
Greenwich Healthier Communities Fund 16525
NHS Greenwich Charitable Funds is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available for charities, community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises, and other organisations across the London Borough of Greenwich to deliver projects and activities that prevent and reduce health and wellbeing inequalities in local communities. This fund has two core aims: Preventing health and wellbeing inequality in Greenwich, focusing on programmes and projects that aim to tackle the contextual factors that can lead to poor health and wellbeing in the borough. Deadline: 14 December 2026.
Groundwork – Grassroots Grants 16127
Postcode Local Trust is offering funding of up to £2,000. Grants are available for small, grassroots charities, community interest communities (CICs), and voluntary and community groups across England to deliver vital services that benefit their local communities. This fund aims to support flexible, unrestricted grants for small grassroots organisations that are working to make a positive difference in local communities, particularly those working to support marginalised or vulnerable groups.
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Group Day Trips & Visiting Theatre 16396
Happy Days Children's Charity funds day trips and theatre experiences for disadvantaged children and young people aged 317 with additional needs. Open to schools, charities and community groups. Funding helps children access recreational and cultural opportunities. Rolling programme.
Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity 16189
Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity is offering funding of up to £10,000. Grants are available for Welsh charities to improve individual and community wellbeing through projects in the arts, education, health, and social action. The funding is intended for Welsh charities whose work benefits people in Wales in the areas of the arts, music, youth, community and wellbeing.
No deadline is stated
Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm Community Fund 16235
RWE Renewables UK Limited is offering funding of up to £75,000. Grants are available for projects benefiting communities within the coastal communities of Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire. Funding is available to support community based projects that will make a positive difference to the lives of the residents of Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire's coastal region.
No deadline is stated
Hadfield Charitable Trust 16305
Hadfield Charitable Trust is offering funding of up to £5,000. Grants are available for charitable organisations in Cumbria to carry out projects in the areas of social needs; youth and employment; help for older people; the arts; the environment. Funding is intended to support community projects that meet the needs of local residents and improve the quality of life for residents of the county.
Deadline: 1 October 2026
Hadrian Trust (North East England) 16310
Hadrian Trust is offering funding of up to £2,000. Grants are available to help social welfare and charitable organisations working to improve the lives of people in the North East of England, particularly those working in the fields of social welfare, youth, disability, the elderly, women, ethnic minorities, education, arts and the environment.
Deadline: 12 October 2026
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland - Community FLEX Programme 16159
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available for established, registered charities in Northern Ireland with at least one year of annual returns, to support their operations. The funding is intended to support recently established organisations, prioritising charities that assist people in greatest need, such as those living in poverty, the unemployed, and individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges.
No deadline is stated
Halton Foundation 16524
Halton Foundation is offering funding of up to £1,500. Grants are available for community and voluntary groups across Halton to support people who are experiencing poverty, hardship, or distress. This fund aims to support projects and activities that support people in the borough of Halton across the following themes: Projects that are alleviating poverty. Deadline: 14 September 2026.
Hammersmith United Charities 16517
Hammersmith United Charities is offering funding of up to £15,000. Grants are available to constituted, not for profit organisations for projects that benefit residents of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The funding is intended to support small, local organisations with projects that will make a difference to local people and address one of the following priority areas: Meeting basic needs (food, shelter, advice etc). Deadline: 11 January 2027.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation - Michael Austin Harlick Sports Award 16540
Portsmouth City Council is offering funding of up to £1,000. Grants are available to sport organisations towards the cost of awards that recognise the sporting achievements of young people. The fund supports the provision of awards that recognise young people's sporting achievements. Deadline: 26 October 2026.
Hampshire County Councillor Grants 16542
Hampshire County Council is offering discretionary funding. One-off grants are available to local voluntary and community groups for projects that will benefit local residents throughout Hampshire. Funding can assist with a wide range of groups and activities. Funding is aimed at local groups and organisations for one-off revenue and small capital projects which will benefit their local area. Deadline: 28 February 2027.
Harborne Parish Lands Charity 16507
Harborne Parish Lands Charity is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available for charitable organisations that assist people in need within the area defined as the Ancient Parish of Harborne (which includes a large area of Smethwick). Grants are available to support established organisations that assist people in need, within the designated geographical area, in order to protect known and valuable services at a time when they are threatened by a reduction in funding from other sources. Deadline: 5 February 2027.
Harold and Alice Bridges Charity 16298
Harold and Alice Bridges Charity is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available for charitable purposes in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Grants are available to local organisations for charitable purposes in Lancashire and South Cumbria, from capital projects to grants for village halls.
Deadline: 15 September 2026
Health and Wellbeing Grants Programme 2026-27 16392
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council offers grants of up to £1,000 for community and sports organisations. Funding supports activities that improve mental health and wellbeing for local residents. Rolling programme.
Heart of Bucks - International Day of Older People Microgrants 16292
Heart of Bucks Community Foundation is offering funding of up to £500. Grants for community-based events to celebrate older people in Buckinghamshire as part of the International Day of Older People (IDOP). The aim of the Fund is to improve social connectedness for older people, aged 65 years old and over, in Buckinghamshire by supporting community events to mark IDOP.
Deadline: 24 September 2026
Heart of Bucks - Kop Hill Climb Fund 16522
Heart of Bucks Community Foundation is offering funding of up to £7,500. Grants are available from the proceeds of the Kop Hill Climb Festival for community projects in Princes Risborough and the surrounding area. The annual Kop Hill Climb Fund aims to support community projects in the Princes Risborough and surrounding area of Buckinghamshire with a focus on projects that: Are aimed at addressing social isolation or deprivation. Deadline: 13 October 2026.