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Up to £50,000 Available to Support LGBT+ Sport and Physical Activity (UK)

The LGBT+ Fund has announced that its Get Active Fund is open for applications, with £400,000 available to strengthen under resources LGBT+ sports and physical activity organisations across the UK. The fund is powered by Consortium and supported by the London Marathon Foundation.

Grants of £5,000 to £25,000 per year are available for projects lasting one or two years. Applicants can therefore request up to £25,000 for one year or up to £50,000 over two years. Funding will support community-based sports and physical activity, including activities such as football, hiking, dance, gardening, skateboarding and circus skills.

Key points:

  • applicants must be UK-based, LGBT+ led non-profit groups or organisations.
  • They must regularly deliver sport or physical activity and have been operating for at least six months.
  • Priority will be given to grassroots organisations supporting LGBT+ communities facing additional barriers to participation.

Applications can be made in writing or by video. The deadline is 12 noon on 4 November 2026. Decisions are expected by early February 2027.

 

Useful Links:

Guidance Document

Eligibility Checker

Application Hints and Tips (AI Generated)

 

Related Funding News:

Match Funding of up to £5,000 to Make Sport More Inclusive (Northern Ireland) 

Grants of up to £500 for Outdoor Activity Projects (UK) 

 

15th September 2026