Sports Match

Aims of Fund

To match sponsorship from commercial business, Trusts or private individuals for grassroots sports activities £ for £.

Who can apply

Any constituted not for profit organisation.

How much and what can you apply for

Examples of past grants and for what use if available

You need to find sponsors who will give between £1000 and £100,000 in cash or kind (eg equipment). For any project you can have up to 3 sponsors. You can then apply for Sportsmatch to match this £ for £.

Projects can be capital e.g. outdoor basketball nets, cricket playing surfaces etc. (up to £5,000 in total) or revenue e.g. coaching, competition, equipment, facility hire, publicity etc. Priority will be given to revenue projects.

Your project must aim to increase participation and/or improve performance at grassroots level. Grassroots participation includes beginners and novices, ie those that are new to the sport or who wish to improve basic skills. Schemes that benefit schools, young people, disability groups, ethnic minorities, women and girls and/or events or activities taking place in urban or rurally deprived areas with community involvement will be given particularly favourable consideration.

How to apply

You need to find a sponsor and work with them to develop a joint proposal. Then complete an application form on line.

Deadlines for application

You need to apply at least 12 weeks before your sponsored activity or event is due to start.

Applications are now being taken for projects that will be completed before 31st March 2012, but it is expected that the current funding round close shortly. Check the Sportsmatch website for details.

Contact details

Date & initials

23/9/11 JG