Grants, contracts and opportunities from Amazon, AFD, Euro 2024, the KNVB and eleven others.

The definitive guide to finding opportunities, building partnerships and generating new income in the sports industry.

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Hello!

On The Ball is a fortnightly newsletter and digital platform sharing opportunities, tools, tricks, and templates to help you unlock new income for your business or non-profit in sport.

This week we have another 15 (!!) opportunities for you to consider, including:

- Nine grants and/or funding competitions
- One contract/supplier opportunity
- One investment fund
- One innovation competition
- Three resources and/or tools

Don’t forget, only paid members get full access to the list plus 24/7 access to the On The Ball + digital hub featuring a full events calendar, grants database and more.

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So, let’s get into it:

💻Amazon Web Services Imagine Grants are an opportunity to secure up to $150,000 USD of unrestricted funding plus $100,000 in AWS credit for non-profits that put technology at the centre of their work and mission. Grants will be awarded only to organisations registered in the USA. Round one applications will be accepted between May 1st and June 1st, and selected applicants will be invited to submit round two applications, due September 15.

⛹️‍♀️The Britford Bridge Trust typically awards grants of up to £50,000 to UK registered charities working in community development, supporting young people and the advancement of amateur sport. Average grant awards are in the region of £25,000 but larger awards are considered in exceptional circumstances. Applications can be submitted at any time.

🤝The National Lottery Promotion Unit is seeking a social media partner who will create and publish social media content on owned channels to highlight their investment into women's football and reach an 18-25-year-old audience. The value of the services is just under £105,000 including expenses. The contract term is May - September 2023 and proposals must be submitted online by April 21st.

💰And ICYMI, last week MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced the launch of a $250 million Open Call focused on elevating organizations working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. This is mega; 250 organisations will be selected to receive unrestricted operating grants of $1 million USD. Previous Yield Giving recipients using sport include Magic Bus India, the Mann Deshi Foundation, and several boys and girls clubs.