New capital funding opportunities to support club development
Explore grant opportunities supporting equipment purchases, facility refurbishments and wider community activity
Derby Rowing Club
There are several capital grant opportunities currently available to clubs to support equipment purchases, facility refurbishments and wider community activity. These grants offer a range of investment levels and priorities, from small-scale equipment grants to significant capital developments.
Please ensure you carefully review the eligibility criteria for each funder before submitting an application.
Rowntree’s Free the Fund Community Grant Programme
This year, four community projects in the UK and Ireland will receive funding of up to £10,000 to host fun summer activities for people aged 21 to 65. It focuses on bringing communities together through creative and inclusive activity.
This can include transforming an outdoor space or community garden, running a summer art festival or purchasing sports, arts, theatre or music equipment.
Grant size: £10,000
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Bernard Sunley Foundation
The Bernard Sunley Foundation supports a wide range of capital projects, helping charities improve buildings and facilities that deliver long term community benefit. Their funding is typically focused on projects that enhance infrastructure and increase impact.
Rowing clubs registered as charities with an annual income under £10 million may be eligible, particularly for projects such as boathouse development, accessibility improvements or major refurbishments.
Grant size: £10,000 to £5 million
Charities with an annual income of under £10 million
The Clothworkers’ Foundation
The Clothworkers’ Foundation provides funding for capital projects and essential equipment, with a focus on organisations working with disadvantaged and underrepresented groups. Their grants aim to improve access to services and opportunities. For rowing clubs, this could include investment in boats, ergometers, safety equipment or adaptations that support inclusive and adaptive rowing programmes.
Grant size: Small grants: £15,000
Larger grants: £15,000+
Garfield Weston Foundation
The Garfield Weston Foundation offers flexible funding across capital projects, core costs and project specific activity. Their approach supports charities to deliver effective and sustainable work within their communities.
This flexibility makes it well suited to rowing clubs seeking support for facility improvements alongside the delivery and development of participation programmes.
Grant size: £1,000 to £1,000,000
Sport England Movement Fund
The Sport England Movement Fund provides support for projects that help people get active, with a focus on reducing inactivity and tackling inequalities.
Funding is available for both capital and revenue costs, including equipment, facility improvements and the delivery of activity. Rowing clubs can use this fund to grow participation, particularly among underrepresented groups and communities.
Grant size: up to £15,000
The Rowing Foundation
The Rowing Foundation provides funding for equipment and the refurbishment of boats, with a particular focus on junior and adaptive rowing.
This fund is well suited to clubs looking to develop youth pathways or improve provision for adaptive athletes, helping to increase access and participation in the sport.
Grant size: up to £4,000
If you require further support or guidance, please contact our Fundraising Manager at: [email protected]
