Physical activity, sport & leisure

Funding for physical activity, sport and leisure

  • UK Youth Fund

    EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST BY 6 MAY 2026 Youth and outdoor learning organisations in Torridge, Plymouth and Torbay can apply to the UK Youth Fund for multi-year, unrestricted funding to improve their financial sustainability and increase their resilience. The aim of the UK Youth Fund is to direct funding towards organisations that deliver high-quality youth provision […]

  • South West Water: Community Funds

    South West Water provides grants to support communities in the SWW area with nature, wellbeing and learning opportunities, as well as water-saving initiatives. There are two grant schemes: Better Futures FundThis fund is for organisations that focus on physical activity, education, health and wellbeing, or environmental impact, with funding available to schools, registered charities, other […]

  • Barclays Community Sport Fund

    Barclays Community Sport Fund helps to improve access to football, cricket and tennis for women and girls. The fund supports community groups and grassroots sports organisations that are working within the most deprived areas of the UK and are making sport more accessible to women and girls, as well as engaging people from other under-represented […]

  • Rowing Foundation

    UK rowing clubs and other organisations involved in the sport of rowing (on water) can apply for a small grant from the Rowing Foundation. Grants are offered towards the costs of boat equipment or boat refurbishments to support junior and student rowers, and adaptive rowing for all ages. You can apply for funding to match […]

  • West Devon: Community Halls Capital Grant Fund

    If your organisation runs a village hall, community hall or other community facilities in West Devon, you can apply for a grant of up to £25,000 in capital funding to make improvements to the building or to purchase equipment. The West Devon Community Halls Capital Grant Fund aims to improve the resilience of community buildings that provide a range […]

  • Dartmoor: Public Access Support Fund

    The Dartmoor Preservation Association has launched a new fund for projects that encourage access to Dartmoor. The Public Access Support Fund is available for projects dealing with access in broad terms – this can be: Grants start at £500 and go up to £3,000+. Applications are accepted from individuals, groups, charities, CICs, schools, collectives and […]

  • Big Bike Revival 2026

    Applications can now be made for funding to support Big Bike Revival events in 2026. The aim of the Big Bike Revival is to make cycling accessible for everyone. It provides funding to community and voluntary organisations to deliver free events that encourage people to start cycling, cycle more often or to take up cycling […]

  • Community Care Fund

    Caremark is offering three awards of £3,000 each to community projects that bring people together and make a positive difference. Projects can include improving a play area, supplies for a community garden, equipment for inclusive sports or activity groups, supporting a food bank or revamping a village hall. The grants are intended to support activities […]

  • Asda Foundation: Local Community Spaces Fund

    Registered charities and CICs can apply to the Asda Foundation for funding to repair, maintain, expand or improve community spaces so that they can continue delivering vital activities and services. The Local Community Spaces Fund provides grants to support safe and welcoming community spaces that bring people together, connect communities and address loneliness and isolation. […]

  • Clark Foundation

    Not-for-profit organisations with a community project in Plymouth or Barnstaple can apply to the Clark Foundation for a capital grant towards building or equipment costs. The funding can be used for the following types of projects: You can apply for a community grant for any amount over £1,000: most grants are for less than £10,000. […]