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Comic Relief and England Rugby announce Try for Change large grants programme.
In 2016, England Rugby partnered with Sport Relief to launch the Try for Change Fund which is a fully managed fund by Comic Relief. The Fund uses rugby union and the rugby union community to deliver social change in England and across the world. Over four years, £4 million will be raised by England Rugby and then distributed in partnership with Comic Relief to support rugby for change projects.
Following the success of the small grants programme, which launched in February 2017 and whose first awards will be announced shortly, Comic Relief and England Rugby are delighted to launch the inaugural large grants programme. Sport can have a significant and measurable impact on people’s lives, so we are inviting projects which use rugby union and the rugby union community to tackle a number of social challenges.
Proposals to the Try for Change large grants programme will need to demonstrate wider social outcomes and not just focus on increasing participation in rugby. Proposals which target the most vulnerable and marginalised groups will be prioritised and proposals must work towards at least one of the following outcomes:
Increase community cohesion/ social integration
Improve educational attainment
Increase employability
Reduce involvement in gangs and reduce the risk of re-offending
Improve mental and physical health
The fund is open to charities, not-for-profit organisations and rugby clubs across England. Organisations will be able to apply for a grant of up to £100,000 for work delivered over 2-3 years. As well as existing rugby for change programmes, we are looking to fund new and innovative approaches. Due to the nature of the funding agreement, projects must be delivered in England.
The application process will be will a one stage process and we will be open for proposals from 4th September to 2nd October 2017 (midday). Shortlisted organisations will be informed by the end of October and assessed in November. Final decisions will be made by late January 2018.
Please check back on our grants section from 4th September 2017 for more details and to apply for funding.
