Up to £2,000 of funding is available for grassroots sports on the Isle of Wight - which is aiming to help them recover from the pandemic.
The ‘Clubs In Crisis’ Fund has been launched to give local sports programs the best opportunity to thrive as restrictions are eased.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) have been working with Made By Sport to offer the funds - which you can apply for now.
Organisations that deliver sports development programmes for young people up to the age of 25 are eligible to apply - before 17 May.
In order to be eligible, clubs and organisations must show how they use sport to help young people develop in areas including employment opportunities, reducing crime and anti-social behaviour or tackling mental health issues.
Sophie Mason, CEO at Made By Sport said:
“Whilst community sport provision is in a precarious state right now, there has never been more recognition that sport is fundamental to our individual, community and societal development. If sport at its most grassroots level is denied, we risk a huge rise in mental health issues, anti-social behaviour and lack of life skills that lead to better employment opportunities. This fund will make a massive difference to thousands of communities all across the UK. We are delighted to be working with UK Community Foundations to make sure this support reaches the clubs that really need it.”
Kate Shurety, Interim CEO at HIWCF added:
“We know this money is needed now and we’re thrilled to support this fund alongside Made By Sport. Our Community Foundation network enables us to reach into every community, to support organisations that make a real difference and this initiative will provide young people with opportunities to develop their skills and confidence after all the challenges and disruption they have experienced over the past year.”
The aim of the grants is to encourage and develop a range of life skills and knowledge that benefits both the individual and the local community.
Community sports clubs and organisations based on the Isle of Wight can apply via the HIWCF website.
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