Save Our Grassroots Match Fund

This fund matches the money raised by local clubs, teams and community groups to support small projects that tackle flooding, waterlogging, and damage caused by extreme weather - using natural methods like planting, drainage, and surface improvements. So if your club or community raises £2,000, we'll match it with another £2,000 - helping you bring your pitch, park or playing field back to life.

If approved, your club or group will raise half the money needed for your project - through a match, fun run, local event, or community campaign. Your club or group will be connected with environmental experts to help design and deliver the right nature-based solution for your pitch.

Funding is designed for projects that protect and improve pitches affected by extreme weather, including:

✔ Fixing flooding or waterlogging
✔ Improving drainage or pitch surfaces
✔ Planting trees or natural barriers
✔ Enhancing biodiversity and green spaces

The focus is on nature-based solutions like planting, drainage, and surface improvements that keep pitches playable year-round.

Who can apply:

• Grassroots football, rugby, cricket, and community sports clubs across the UK
• Local groups managing shared green spaces such as parks, playgrounds or recreation grounds
• Schools with green spaces that can be used for sport, physical activity, and nature
• Teams and communities willing to run a local fundraising activity
• Projects focused on flooding, waterlogging, drought or weather-related issues

Apply for this round of funding before July 20th 2026.

For more information, visit - https://www.saveourgrassroots.com/match-fund