Stimulus Fund
The Stimulus Fund supports grassroots projects that use tennis to benefit disadvantaged and vulnerable young people in Suffolk, focusing on increasing access, participation, and talent development.
Funder: Suffolk Community Foundation
Due Dates: Open all year round (rolling)
Funding Amounts: Maximum grant £1,000 per project; typically for one-off or short-term grassroots initiatives.
Summary: Supports grassroots projects promoting tennis for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in Suffolk, with a focus on young people up to age 30.
Key Information: Social enterprises are not eligible; only one grant per fund per organisation per year.
Description
The Stimulus Fund, managed by Suffolk Community Foundation and established by the Suffolk Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA), offers small grants to charitable, voluntary, and community groups for grassroots projects that promote tennis in areas of deprivation across Suffolk, including rural communities. The fund prioritises expanding access to tennis for disadvantaged or vulnerable groups, especially juniors and young adults up to age 30. Projects may include activity camps or initiatives where tennis is a major component, provided sessions are delivered by qualified LTA coaches. The aim is to increase tennis participation, membership, and enjoyment, while supporting talent development and the sustainability of tennis activities in the county.
