The RideLondon-Essex mass participation cycling event, which took place in May 2022, has led to a new strategic funding partnership between Active Essex, Active Essex Foundation and London Marathon Charitable Trust (LMCT). As part of Active Essex’s successful Find Your Active campaign, LMCT is powering a small grants programme to support Essex-wide projects that help residents lead active and healthy lives.
Any organisation from Essex, Southend, Thurrock can apply for this funding and the money can be used to start up new activities or increase the numbers attending existing activities, all with the aim of getting more people active.
Please note that grants over £3,000 will be an exception. Most of the grants will be for projects that can start quickly, requiring money for coaches, instructors, venue hire, equipment, and promotion. In light of the growing cost-of-living crisis, we’re offering this funding to clubs and groups who can help get residents to be active in these challenging times and welcome organisations to inform us of the support they need. We cannot fund major capital projects such as facilities, floodlighting, gyms, or multi-use games areas.
The fund is for organisations who are willing and able to take immediate action. All activities will need to be completed by May 2023 or earlier. Applications that are focused on the key funding priorities below are more likely to receive funding.