Grassroots Activity Grants/ Cambridge City Council/ Deadline 8 Nov 2024
Cambridge City Council’s Grassroots Activity Grant is funded by the Leys school and is to support children from low-income families in Cambridge City to access sport, dance, physical activity sessions or swimming lessons.
The grant is open for applications between the 1st October and the 8th November.
What is available?
It provides up to £250 per year to pay for joining fees and weekly session fees.
The grant is kindly funded by the Leys School.
Eligibility and restrictions
The grant can only be used for children aged 4 to 16.
You must:
- live in Cambridge
- receive Income Support or Universal Credit
They will prioritise applications from:
- families whose children do not take part in after-school physical activity due to financial restrictions
- families who have not previously received a Grassroots Activity Grant
You cannot use the grant to pay for:
- travel expenses
- one-to-one sessions or private small group sessions
- after-school clubs or one-off activity camps
How to apply
Application form for land-based sports / activities: https://forms.office.com/e/ayfj5iPHMq
Application form for swimming lessons: https://forms.office.com/e/VhNPUtc6En
If they accept your application, they will pay the grant to the organisation that provides the activity.
They will provide funds for equipment in the form of vouchers that you can redeem at sports shops. You must provide receipts within six weeks of receiving the vouchers.
Deadline: 8th November 2024
