Sources of Grant Funding
The National LotteryOver £13 billion has been raised so far for the National Lottery's six good causes. UK SportSupports talented men and women in sports where we compete as the United Kingdom Sport ScotlandThe agency for sport and recreation in Scotland. Sports Council for Northern IrelandThe agency for sport and recreation in Northern Ireland. Sports Council for WalesThe agency for sport and recreation in Wales. New Opportunities FundDistributes grants to health, education and environmental projects throughout the UK. Awards for AllA lottery grant scheme aimed at local communities issuing grants of between £500 and £5000. The Football FoundationOversees investment in grassroots football. Foundation for Sports and the ArtsUses income generated by the football pools promoters to give grants to a wide range of projects.Contact number: 0151 2595 005. SportsmatchA grassroots sponsorship incentive scheme which matches commercial sponsorship, pound for pound. SportsAidProvides direct financial support to sports men and women between 12 and 18 years old. European funding programmesA database of over 400 EU grants and loans.