National sports funding

Sport England

Return to Play: Small Grant

Amount: £300 - £10,000

Purpose: For groups, clubs or organisations facing immediate challenges in returning to play eg covering the cost of delivering extra activity in smaller groups or the purchase of hygiene or safety equipment.

Return to Play: Community Asset Fund

Amount: £10,001 - £50,000

Purpose: To adapt and open place/spaces to help the community return to play safely eg converting existing space for social distancing or adding ventilation

Return to Play: Active Together Fund

Amount: Match funding up to £10,000

Purpose: For clubs/groups undertaking a crowdfunding campaign

Further information on how to apply can be found on their website at www.sportengland.org/how-we-can-help/our-funds

Cash 4 Clubs

Cash 4 Clubs is a sports funding scheme which gives clubs a unique chance to apply for grants to improve facilities, purchase new equipment, gain coaching qualifications, and generally invest in the sustainability of their club.
The Cash 4 Clubs scheme is funded by Betfair and is supported by SportsAid, the charity for sports people.

Further information can be found on the Cash 4 Clubs website (opens new window).

Postcode Community Trust

Funding for sports kit or equipment - Postcode Community Trust community sports kit programme (opens new window).

Small Grants
The Small Grants fund (opens new window) is open all year round and helps to get more people active, with priority given to 14-25 year olds. Awards are offered to not-for-profit organisations and range from £300 - £10,000 for sports activities, coaching qualifications or non-fixed equipment.

Disability Grants

Grants for Sports - Disability Grants (opens new window).

Last modified: 19/06/2025