Amount Available: 4 different amounts can be applied for : up to €2,000, up to €10,000, up to €30,000 and up to €100,000
Registration Status: Registered Not for profit organisations. Unregistered organisations can apply for up to €2,000, but must meet their minimum requirements - see their FAQs
Funding Type: Project based
Diversity Area: Across diversity areas
Activity: Indoor and outdoor sport, Nature connection, Wellbeing
Application Deadline: 30th June 2026
Location: Worldwide
The ISPO Impact Foundation supports organisations using sport and outdoors activities to create environmental and social impact. Funding is available for projects focused on nature restorations and/or increasing access to sport and the UK outdoors. With a particular focus on underrepresented groups.
This fund supports work that falls under two categories:
Nature protection:
Actively protect and restore threatened biodiversity and natural environments connected to sport and outdoor recreation.
Reduce environmental pressures from outdoor activities.
Promote responsible stewardship of landscapes, waters and ecosystems.
Involve climate protection & adaptation; renewable energy; repair, longevity & circular economy.
Tackle chemical and microfibre pollution; reducing product waste and landfill.
Foster stronger connections between people and nature.
Inclusive participation:
Inspire and enable wider participation in outdoor recreation and sport across communities.
Encourage sustained, long-term engagement in active and healthy lifestyles.
Create and promote safe, welcoming and enjoyable environments for participation.
Work to identify and remove barriers, such as those related to gender, ethnicity, ability, income, sexuality or background, that prevent full and equal access for all.
Connect people to nature and promote responsible stewardship of the outdoors.
There are 4 different amounts you can apply for:
Up to €2,000: Supporting grassroots initiatives such as community clubs, schools or local organisations, most likely for one off equipment purchases, transport, trips or venue hire.
Up to €10,000: Supporting early-stage projects or pilot initiatives.
Up to €30,000: Supporting programmes that demonstrate clear impact and are ready to scale.
Up to €100,00: Supporting transformative initiatives with potential for significant / global impact.
You can find out more information on the ISPO Impact website and also through watching their recent webinar recording.