apply now for Grassroots Sports Club funding
We’ll match the money raised by local clubs, teams, schools, and community groups to support small projects that tackle flooding, waterlogging, and damage caused by extreme weather.
So if your club or community raises £2,000 towards bringing your pitch, park,or playing field back to life, we’ll match it with another £2,000 from our £100,000 matched funding pot.
Apply for this round of funding before July 20th 2026.
grassroots sports funding for pitch improvements
Funding is designed for projects that protect and improve pitches affected by extreme weather, including:
✔ Fixing flooding or waterlogging
✔ Improving drainage or pitch surfaces
✔ Planting trees or natural barriers
✔ Enhancing biodiversity and green spaces
The focus is on nature-based solutions like planting, drainage, and surface improvements that keep pitches playable year-round.
who can apply for funding?
Grassroots football, rugby, cricket, and community sports clubs across the UK
Schools with green spaces that can be used for sport, physical activity, and nature
Local groups managing shared green spaces such as parks, playgrounds or recreation grounds
Teams and communities willing to run a local fundraising activity
Projects focused on flooding, waterlogging, drought or weather-related issues
how THE grassroots FUNDING works
Fill out this form.
01
APPLY
Once approved, your club or group will raise half the money needed for your project - through a match, fun run, local event, or community campaign. We’ll send you a DIY Fundraising Toolkit packed with ideas, templates and resources to help you make it happen.
02
FUNDRAISE
When your fundraising is complete, Save Our Grassroots will match your funds from our £100,000 pot.
We’ll then connect your club or group with environmental experts to help design and deliver the right nature-based solution for your pitch.
03
MATCH & DELIVER
SEE A CAMPAIGN IN ACTION
Old Northamptonians have over 100 years of community sports history, but flooding has led to waterlogged pitches, and cancelled games and training.
We are proud to match every £1 donated to help them get them to their 20k target - funding critical improvements to pitch quality and resilience via proven, natural solutions.
Visit our Live Fundraisers page to see the difference we’re making!
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
If your project looks like a good fit, our team will be in touch.
Please fill out this form before July 20th 2026 to register your interest in the next round of funding.
