Stimulus Fund
The Stimulus Fund supports grassroots projects in Suffolk that promote tennis participation among disadvantaged and vulnerable young people, focusing on increasing access, sustainability, and community engagement.
Funder: Suffolk Community Foundation
Due Dates: Open all year round (decisions made regularly)
Funding Amounts: Up to £1,000 per grant; typically for short-term grassroots projects
Summary: Supports grassroots projects promoting tennis among disadvantaged or vulnerable groups in Suffolk, with a focus on expanding participation in deprived and rural areas.
Key Information: Only charitable, voluntary, and community groups (not social enterprises) are eligible.
Description
The Stimulus Fund, managed by Suffolk Community Foundation and established by the Suffolk Lawn Tennis Association, provides grants to charitable, voluntary, and community groups delivering grassroots projects that promote tennis in areas of deprivation across Suffolk. The fund is focused on increasing participation among juniors and young adults (up to age 30), especially those who have not previously had access to tennis, with an emphasis on sustainability, membership growth, and integrating tennis into broader activity camps. Projects must help disadvantaged or vulnerable individuals, including those in rural areas, and encourage enjoyment of tennis as a sport that combines exercise with social engagement.
