Funding

Advice on funding:

Before embarking on a funding application, it is important to firstly;

  1. Carefully consider what you require funding for, how it will be used and who the funding will impact upon. Be prepared to insert as much of this information into the funding application so that the assessor fully understands your project and purpose.
  2. Read the funding guidance thoroughly and check that your club and project is eligible. Most funding providers provide a contact email or number should you have any queries.
  3. Collate as much insight and data to evidence your club’s need for funding.
  4. Develop a robust and clear financial plan to show how the funding will be spent.
  5. Speak to your BJA Club Support Officer about your application. They are experienced in writing bids and can offer support and guidance with your application.

Applying to Sport England for Funding

If applying to Sport England for funding, there are mandatory requirements which applicant clubs must meet to be awarded a grant. Applicants applying for funding on a one-off basis (for example, for a specific project which has a finite life); and where the total amount of funding is less than or equal to £250k, will need to meet at least the Tier 1 requirements of a Code for Sports Governance. Click here for the Code.

Current Sport England Funding Streams:

Sport England Movement Fund

The Movement Fund provides crowdfunding pledges, grants and support to help projects that get more people active. If you’re eligible and your project aligns with our goals, you could receive up to £15,000 to cover a wide range of costs and items that’ll help deliver positive change in your community.

Funding Search Tools

Searching for funding can be a daunting task. The following organisations can help you search across a range of funding providers locally, regionally and nationally based on your club’s individual needs.

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