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Sport England’s Small Grant fund

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 9:59 am
by aburaihan66
“They’re interested in the softer things that sport goes to, to get people active and to address some of the issues within communities or just to make the community a better place.”

Three ways to make a strong application to the National Lottery
Based on his own experience with the National Lottery, Richard has identified key points you should mention to increase your chances of success.

Focus on the benefits to the community rather than the club or sport
Clearly highlight the wider issues the myanmar rcs data community faces. Use the lottery’s three priorities and explain how your project hits one or more of them
Show the project is people led e.g. show how your project has been influenced by the local community (through consultations, surveys, and meetings) and highlight the reasons they approve of it
If you’re interested in finding out more about the fund, then contact the National Lottery grant team via:


Or contact them via their website
This was previously known as the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fund but was replaced in January 2023. Its aim is to develop opportunities for communities and to get more people physically active.

We’ve broken down everything you need to know about the fund below.

Awards of £300 – £15,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations
Multiple applications can be submitted, but organisations can only have awards of up to £15,000 in any twelve-month period. Also, be aware that only application can be active at a time
The priority is to support projects working with people living in areas of disadvantage as defined by the Indices of Multiple Deprivation areas 1 to 3
Applications should explain why there’s a need for the project and how end users have been involved in developing the project
The closing date for applications is 30th June 2023, but funds tend to roll over so it’s always available.