What Is the Match-saving match Fund?
We’ll match the money raised by local clubs, teams and community groups to support small projects that tackle flooding, waterlogging, and damage caused by extreme weather - using natural methods like planting, drainage, and surface improvements.
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.
who can apply?
✔ Grassroots football, rugby, cricket, and community sports clubs across the UK
✔ 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 it 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
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
If your project looks like a good fit, our team will be in touch.
NOTE: Applications for the current round of funding ended on March 2nd 2026, and we are currently reviewing applications - but please fill out the form to register your interest in the next round which is coming soon.
