Deadline: 4-Jun-21
The Sussex Community foundation is inviting applications for its MBS Clubs in Crisis Fund to support sports clubs or community organisations which deliver defined social outcomes for children and young people, by using sport for development.
Applicants should also be able to show that the Covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected their club or organisation, either operationally or financially, and therefore require funding to save, resume or adapt their activities.
Made by Sport (MBS) is a national charity which seeks to raise awareness of and provides funding for sport for development.
Children and young people (aged between 5 and 25). The priority will be given to must be on those clubs and organisations where at least 90% of their membership fall within this age range.
Funding Information
- You may apply for a grant of up to £2,021
Target Audience
- Children and young people (aged between 5 and 25).
- The priority will be given to must be on those clubs and organisations where at least 90% of their membership fall within this age range.
Eligible Projects
- Developing life skills
- Improving mental health
- Reducing crime and anti-social behavior – TSA Projects
- Developing employ-ability skills – The Blair Project
- Building stronger communities – Boots & Beards
Outcomes
Specifically, the funding is intended to support clubs and organisations demonstrating that they are using sport to work towards one or more of the following outcomes:
- Developing life skills
- Improving mental health
- Reducing crime and anti-social behavior
- Developing employ-ability skills
- Building stronger communities.
Eligibility Criteria
The fund is open to UK-based:
- charities
- social enterprises and community interest companies
- other not-for profit organisations e.g. sports club, unincorporated community groups etc.
- The fund cannot accept applications from clubs or organisations with an annual income (or turnover) exceeding £75,000.
For more information, visit https://sussexgiving.org.uk/apply-for-grants/how-it-works/