Competition Grants now open for applications

We're delighted to welcome applications from key stakeholders to support the delivery of competitions across England.

As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering an inclusive and sustainable competition pathway, we are pleased to re-open our new funding model established in 2025 to better support the evolving needs of affiliated competition and event providers in England.

Applications will close on Monday 2 November at 23:59.

Strategic focus of the Competition Grants

The current funding model reflects our strategic priorities around inclusivity, performance development and long-term viability of competitions at all levels. With this in mind, we are ensuring that the resources and grants available are directed to where they can make the greatest difference.

We have taken on feedback from key stakeholders and want to ensure that our funding opportunities and money granted is both transparent, and accessible. From grassroots to elite levels, our focus will remain on enhancing the quality, accessibility, and relevance of competitive experiences for athletes at all stages of their journey.

Who are the Competition Grants for?

Competition providers who are delivering a key competition within the athlete development pathway are invited to apply for funding support. Eligible providers must be providing a strategic athlete development need by hosting championships, leagues, or open meetings that address critical event specific priorities at the local, regional, or national level. This funding aims to support competitions that play a vital role in athlete progression and contribute to the broader athletics and running development pathway.

Support the future of domestic competition

Want to hear from guest speakers, athletes, network with peers and have your say on the future of domestic competition? Come along to our 2026 Competition Conference, held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole!

Taking place on 22 November 2026 (11am-4pm), the Competition Conference will be focused around team and league competition structures and will feature talks on best practice, development opportunities and how to host athlete-centered competitions. The Conference is free to attend, but we ask that you register your attendance.

Here's a flavour of the 2025 Competition Conference:

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