Stimulus Fund
The Stimulus Fund from Suffolk Community Foundation supports projects that expand access to tennis for disadvantaged or vulnerable groups, focusing on young people in Suffolk.
Funder: Suffolk Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Open all year round; decisions made regularly)
Funding Amounts: Up to £1,000 per project; single-year funding for grassroots tennis initiatives
Summary: Supports charitable, voluntary, and community groups in Suffolk to expand access to tennis for disadvantaged or vulnerable populations, especially young people up to age 30.
Key Information: Not open to social enterprises; only qualified LTA coaches for coaching activities.
Description
The Stimulus Fund, managed by Suffolk Community Foundation in partnership with the Suffolk Lawn Tennis Association, provides small grants to charitable, voluntary, and community groups operating in Suffolk. Its purpose is to promote tennis in areas of deprivation (including rural locations) and to help disadvantaged or vulnerable groups—particularly young people up to age 30—access and enjoy the sport. The fund aims to expand grassroots participation, foster social and athletic engagement, and make tennis more sustainable and inclusive in communities where opportunities have been limited.
