Overview
The Movement Fund invests more than £20 million annually from the National Lottery and government, with priority given to projects tackling barriers to activity and increasing engagement with those who have historically had fewer chances to be active. Managed through Sport England, community projects can apply to receive up to £15,000 to help people become more active.
Eligible projects
The Movement Fund offers grants and crowdfunding support to community projects aimed at increasing physical activity, with a focus on those with fewer opportunities for physical engagement.
Projects to get more people active, can include:
1. Setting up new experiences or activity sessions for people to get involved.
2. Helping improve, or create new spaces for people to be active in – or providing the equipment they need to do the activity.
3. Improving both environmental sustainability and providing physical activity opportunities.
4. Supporting organisations to build their capacity and capability so they can help the people in their community to be active.
5. Responding to emergencies that impact on people taking part in physical activity and helping get activity happening again.
Key Points:
Support range: Grants from £300 to £15,000.
Project duration: Up to 12 months.
Application timing: Submit at least 12 weeks before starting or spending any funds. Decisions are typically made within 6-8 weeks.
Funding types: Either a grant (full funding) or a crowdfunding pledge (half of the required funding, with the other half raised by the community).
Priorities for Funding:
Projects that align with the goal of increasing physical activity and reducing inactivity.
Focus on addressing long-standing inequalities and providing opportunities for underserved groups.
If you are a school or a ‘not for profit’ community organisation and need advice and information on grant funding opportunities, do contact our team to learn more about the range of grant funding opportunities available to elevate your outdoor play or sports facilities and how we can assist you with your application.