Grant Opportunities for Sports Facilities and Specialist Projects

Funding opportunities that may be of interest to local sports clubs, community groups and voluntary organisations. These opportunities could support a range of projects, from developing new activities and increasing participation to improving facilities and community spaces.

Football Foundation – Grass Pitch Maintenance Fund

Who could benefit: Grassroots football clubs, leagues and other eligible organisations responsible for maintaining community football pitches.

Provides funding over six years to help improve the quality of natural grass football pitches, including maintenance activities such as aeration, overseeding and other specialist treatments.

Deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year.

Applicants will need a PitchPower assessment and appropriate security of tenure.

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Paddle Trust – £500 to £10,000

Who could benefit: Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding and other watersports clubs, alongside community groups working to improve access to waterways.

Funding could support improvements to river access, accessible launching points, ramps, pathways and projects that help more people enjoy water-based activities.

Deadline: 7 December 2026.

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Community spaces and environmental improvements

Metropolitan Public Gardens Association – Grants up to £1,500

Who could benefit: Friends' groups, residents' associations, community organisations and groups involved in maintaining or improving publicly accessible green spaces across London.

Funding could support planting, raised beds, gardening equipment, benches and other improvements to community gardens, parks and outdoor spaces.

Next application cut-off: 17 November 2026.

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SUEZ Communities Fund – £3,000 to £50,000

Who could benefit: Eligible not-for-profit sports clubs, charities and community organisations planning improvements to publicly accessible facilities or spaces.

Funding could support improvements to sports grounds, recreation facilities, community buildings and other spaces used by local residents.

Deadline: 18 November 2026.

Projects must be located within an eligible SUEZ funding zone and meet additional criteria, including site ownership or lease requirements and a contributing third-party payment. We recommend checking your project's eligibility before applying.

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