LGBT+ Get Active Grants Open for UK Grassroots Groups 2026

The Fund is a collaboration between the LGBT+ Fund, powered by Consortium, and the London Marathon Foundation. It is managed with the support of a steering group comprising of those with significant experience in LGBT+ sports and physical activity communities.

Objectives of Fund

The LGBT+ Fund: Get Active Fund provides support for community-based LGBT+ sports and physical activity organisations and projects across the UK. The fund aims to increase resources available to groups that are under-recognised by funding initiatives and improve access to physical activity for LGBT+ communities.

The fund will prioritise grassroots organisations supporting LGBT+ people who face additional barriers to participation. It recognises that LGBT+ individuals can experience social and systemic barriers that may reduce participation in physical activities, including within settings intended to be inclusive.

For the purposes of the fund, physical activity is defined as activity that intentionally and explicitly facilitates increased physical movement and wellbeing. Eligible activities may include hiking, skateboarding, football, ballroom and vogue, gardening, frisbee, dance and circus skills.

How much funding is available?

A total of £400,000 is available to be awarded across a range of organisations and groups.

In 2026, grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 per year are available for projects lasting one or two years. Applicants can request:

• One-year grants: £5,000 to £25,000 in total.
• Two-year grants: £10,000 to £50,000 in total.

The deadline for applications is 4 November 2026 (12:00).

Applications are made online.

Contact LGBT+ Fund for further information.

Useful links

The LGBT+ Fund: Get Active Fund
https://lgbtfund.org.uk/live-funds/get-active-fund/

The LGBT+ Fund: Get Active Fund – FAQs
https://lgbtfund.org.uk/live-funds/get-active-fund/frequently-asked-questions/

Funder contact

LGBT+ Fund
https://lgbtfund.org.uk/

Voluntary Action Leeds