Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to improve the lives of children and young people, enabling them to access the transformative benefits of inclusive community sport.
Activities must focus on including young people (age 5 years to 18 years old) who otherwise be excluded from sport such as:
- Disadvantaged young people.
- Women and girls.
- Young people from minority ethnic communities.
- Young offenders and those at risk of offending.
Who can apply? Applications are accepted from local community groups and sports clubs, with priority given to sports clubs:
- Based in Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, Greater London or the West Midlands supported by Access Sport's Changing Places programme.
- Based in or serving a borough or ward within the top 20% Indices of Multiple Deprivation.
Grant amount: Grants in the range from £2,500 to £5,000 are typically available, although a larger grant may be possible in some circumstances.
Application process: Full details and an online application form are available on the Access Sport website.
Deadline: Friday, 18 December 2026 (13:00).
Contact information: Contact | Access Sport
Website: Apply to AIPFF | Access Sport