Local sports groups to benefit from 拢40 million Lottery fund
Sport England invites local projects getting more people into sport to bid for funding.
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Open for bidding
Sport England will invest around 拢12.5 million in the first two rounds of the , with more funding available in 2014 and 2015. First round bids will be accepted until 4 February 2013.
Community groups, charities and councils are among those that can bid for funding for up to three years, with grants of between 拢50,000-拢250,000 on offer for a wide range of projects. Successful projects will demonstrate:
- A focus on a defined geographical area and community
- Understanding of what local people want from sport with ambitious but realistic plans to get more people involved
- Strong local partnerships, including other funding sources