Opportunities from Abrdn Foundation, Team Up, Lloyds Bank and 9 others.

Curated funding opportunities and networking events in sport for good.

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On The Ball is a fortnightly newsletter brought to you by our team at Remedy. We curate funding opportunities, competitions and networking events in sport for good so that you don’t have to. 

Before we get started:

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This week we have 12 opportunities for you to consider:

Don’t forget, only paid members get full access to the list.

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So, let’s get into it:

The Abrdn charitable foundation is welcoming applications for Innovation grants. UK registered charities, social enterprises, and other nonprofit organisations who support young people aged 16-25. Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously been awarded funding from the foundation, but grants won’t be awarded for core or capital costs. To be eligible, charities must have an annual turnover of no more than £3 million, and single year grants of up to £50,000 are available. The deadline to apply for this funding window is this Friday, 15th of November.

Over in the Pacific, Team Up are inviting applications to the third round of the Play for Equity fund. They are looking to support innovative community initiatives that are aimed at advancing gender and disability justice in and through sport and play in the Pacific. This round of funding is looking to support groups and individuals based in the following countries: American Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, and Vanuatu. At least 30% of available funds will go to applications with a focus on disability justice, and another 30% with a focus on PIDSOGIESC. Groups can apply for up to $15,000 AUD, individuals (18+) can apply for up to $8,000 AUD, and the deadline to submit a 2-5minute video is on the 1st of December.

The BGF Foundation supports ambitious, registered charities with an income of £1m-£3m who improve prospects for disadvantaged young people in business and innovation, education and employment, and physical and mental wellbeing. Funding and pro-bono expertise will support successful applicants to grow, become more resilient, and increase their impact. In the latest funding round, approximately 4-5 grants of £100k, split over two years, are available. Expressions of interest are being accepted until Friday 29th November at 5pm.

The Cymru Football Foundation are re-opening their Equipment Fund to support football clubs in Wales. The foundation's priority is making local clubs stronger and more sustainable, clubs can apply for expenditure including Pitch Maintenance Equipment, Goals, Storage Containers, and Security Fencing. Up to £25,000 can be applied for, and the the fund will open on the 18th of November 

Our friends at Ready Sport have teamed up with Chiliz to launch a new certification on Blockchain, Sport and Social Impact, including elements of Crypto-philanthropy and fundraising. It's totally free - and designed to be a resource especially for those working in the sport and social impact sector. Delivered via 4 online, short self-paced modules, you will learn about the role and potential of Web3 to accelerate social impact in and through sport. Complete all 4 modules before 31 January 2025 to obtain your Chiliz Certification.