Sport England recognises over 100 sporting activities. Only
applications for projects relating to recognised sports are eligible for funding from
Sport England.
In addition to being a recognised sport, for this programme,
activities must be of at least moderate intensity and contribute
towards our one million target.
This means that recreational walking and cycling, movement and
dance, (with the exception of dance exercise), and shooting
disciplines are ineligible and the following activities are
ineligible if the participants will be under 65:
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Bowls
- Archery
- Croquet
We strongly recommend that all applicants affiliate to their
sport’s national governing body where possible.
Furthermore, due to the safety requirements of particular
sports, we have (in certain instances) made affiliation to a
recognised governing body an eligibility condition for Lottery
funding. These sports are marked with an asterisk in our recognised
sports list.