Stimulus Fund UK: Up to £1,000 for Tennis Projects in Suffolk

The Stimulus Fund supports charitable, voluntary, and community groups in Suffolk to promote tennis among disadvantaged and vulnerable people, particularly those living in areas of deprivation. Established by the Suffolk Lawn Tennis Association, the fund aims to broaden access to tennis across Suffolk and support grassroots initiatives that encourage wider participation in the sport. The programme places particular emphasis on young people up to the age of 30, rural communities, and people who may face barriers to participating in tennis.

Post Date: September 18, 2026

Deadline: Ongoing

Donor: Suffolk Community Foundation

Grant Type: Grant

Grant Amount: Up to £1,000

The Stimulus Fund was established by the Suffolk Lawn Tennis Association to increase access to tennis across Suffolk. The fund aims to reach the widest possible community and create a stronger foundation for the future of tennis in the region. It focuses on grassroots projects that bring tennis to people and communities who may otherwise have limited opportunities to participate. The programme particularly supports projects in areas of deprivation, including rural communities, and initiatives that engage disadvantaged or vulnerable people. The fund supports local initiatives that use tennis to increase participation and improve access to the sport.

Supported projects may include:

The proposed activities should demonstrate how they will broaden participation and make tennis more accessible to the target community. A central focus of the Stimulus Fund is reaching people who may experience barriers to participation. The fund seeks to support tennis projects that engage: Applicants should demonstrate how their project will reach people who are currently less likely to participate in tennis. The fund places particular emphasis on increasing participation among people up to the age of 30. Projects can help young people access tennis through structured sessions, activity camps, and other grassroots activities. The programme also seeks to support increased membership and the sustainability of tennis sessions, helping establish a stronger foundation for continued participation. Grants of up to £1,000 are available for eligible charitable, voluntary, and community groups. The funding can support local initiatives that promote tennis and increase participation among the communities targeted by the programme. Applicants should ensure that their requested amount is appropriate to the scale and needs of the proposed activity. The Stimulus Fund can support local activity camps where tennis is a major component of the programme. Where tennis sessions are delivered as part of the supported activity, they should be led by qualified LTA coaches. This requirement helps ensure that funded tennis activities are delivered through appropriate coaching support. Yes. Projects that combine tennis with other sports can be eligible. However, tennis must remain the primary focus of the project. Applicants should therefore clearly demonstrate that tennis is a major component of the proposed activity and that the project contributes to the fund’s objective of increasing access to tennis. The fund specifically recognizes the importance of reaching communities in areas of deprivation, including rural areas. Applicants developing projects in these communities should explain how the proposed activities will address barriers to tennis participation and provide opportunities for people who may have limited access to the sport. The focus is on making tennis available to the widest possible community across Suffolk. The Stimulus Fund is intended to help expand participation in tennis across Suffolk. Projects should contribute to goals such as: Applicants should clearly explain how their project will contribute to increased and sustained participation.

The Stimulus Fund is open to:

Applicants should be supporting local initiatives in Suffolk that promote tennis among disadvantaged, vulnerable, or underserved communities. Applicants should clearly explain the community need that their tennis project will address.

A strong application should describe:

Projects combining tennis with other sports should clearly establish that tennis remains the primary focus. Applications to the Stimulus Fund are accepted year-round. There is no fixed closing date listed for the programme, and applications are considered on a rolling basis as demand dictates. Applicants can therefore apply throughout the year, subject to the availability and demand for funding. Decisions are made on a rolling basis as demand dictates. Applicants should therefore ensure that their proposals clearly demonstrate the need for the project, its focus on tennis, and its relevance to disadvantaged or vulnerable communities in Suffolk. The Stimulus Fund supports grassroots tennis projects in Suffolk that increase access to the sport among disadvantaged, vulnerable, and underserved communities. The fund was established by the Suffolk Lawn Tennis Association. Eligible groups can receive up to £1,000. Charitable, voluntary, and community groups in Suffolk can apply for support for eligible local tennis initiatives. The fund focuses particularly on disadvantaged and vulnerable people, people living in areas of deprivation, rural communities, and young people up to the age of 30. Yes. The fund specifically seeks to support projects in areas of deprivation, including rural communities. Yes. Activity camps can be supported where tennis is a major component and sessions are led by qualified LTA coaches. Yes. Projects can combine tennis with other sports, provided that tennis remains the primary focus. Applications are accepted year-round. Applications are considered on a rolling basis as demand dictates. Yes. There is particular emphasis on increasing tennis participation among young people up to the age of 30. The fund aims to broaden access to tennis across Suffolk, increase participat