Funding

Welcome to our funding page, where you can discover funding opportunities to help develop sport and physical activity in your community.

SASP Bursary Scheme

The SASP Bursary Scheme supports coaches, volunteers, instructors, and activators who want to build on their existing qualifications and experience in coaching and physical activity. The scheme helps strengthen the physical activity workforce across Somerset and aims to increase participation in sport and physical activity.

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Funding for Sports Clubs and Organisations

Browse the funding opportunities and resources below that could help support your club.

Funding Enquiry Form

Have a question about funding? Complete the form below and one of the team will be in touch.

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Sport England
Sport England
Sport England
Invests National Lottery and government funding to help people take part in sport and physical activity across England.
Charity Excellence Framework
Charity Excellence Framework
Charity Excellence Framework
Grant funding for UK sports clubs and individuals, supporting equipment, facilities, kit, and community sport and physical activity projects.
Somerset Community Foundation
Somerset Community Foundation
Somerset Community Foundation
A Somerset-based grant-making charity that supports strong, thriving communities by funding local charities and community groups across the county.
Fundin
Fundin
Fundin
A free funding database providing access to grant opportunities from across the UK. You can sign up to search for funding that matches your organisation's needs.
Grants Online
Grants Online
Grants Online
A funding information service sharing grant opportunities from the UK Government, the National Lottery, the European Union, and charitable trusts and foundations.
Spark Somerset
Spark Somerset
Spark Somerset
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Visit the SPARK Somerset Funding page for wider funding opportunities.

Individual Funding

While SASP does not offer funding to individuals, we recommend contacting your sport's National Governing Body for specific advice. You may also find the resources below helpful.

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
A Sport England funded partnership supporting talented athletes aged 16 and over to balance sport with education, training and personal development.
SportsAid
SportsAid
SportsAid
Supports over 1,000 young athletes each year, mainly aged 12 to 18, through financial awards to help with training and competition costs.
The Bishop Fox's Educational Foundation
The Bishop Fox's Educational Foundation
The Bishop Fox's Educational Foundation
Provides individual grants for young people in the Borough of Taunton Deane to support sport or outward bound activities, including travel, equipment and tuition.
Sporting Champions by Everyone Active
Sporting Champions by Everyone Active
Sporting Champions by Everyone Active
A talent support scheme offering training support and mentoring to help aspiring athletes progress in their sporting careers.