The Movement Fund

Sport England
Ongoing

Funding

£300 – £15,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Movement Fund gives grants of £300 to £15,000 for projects that get people moving. It focuses on people who face barriers to being active. This includes people from lower income backgrounds, disabled people, older adults, and people from diverse ethnic communities. Community groups, sports clubs, and local councils in England can apply. The money comes from the National Lottery. You can apply at any time as there is no set deadline. Projects must work to reduce inactivity in your local area.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charitypublic sector

Key requirements:

  • Must focus on reducing inactivity among underrepresented groups
Who is this for?

This grant is for community organisations, sports clubs, voluntary groups, and local councils in England. You must run projects that help inactive people become more active. Focus on people from lower income backgrounds, disabled people, older adults, or diverse ethnic communities.

Regions

Full details from Sport England

Grants of up to £15,000 for projects that get people moving, especially those who face barriers to being active. Funded by the National Lottery. Supports community organisations, sports clubs, and local groups working to reduce inactivity in their area. Particularly focused on people from lower socio-economic groups, disabled people, older adults, and those from ethnically diverse communities.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026