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The Forever Active Kent Fund is administered by Active Kent & Medway for Kent County Council (KCC).
Charities, social enterprises and clubs are among those operating within the KCC boundary able to apply for funding of up to £6,000 a year over three years.
Collaboration by groups is encouraged and joint applications may receive higher awards.
Funding can cover:
- instructor fees
- venue hire
- equipment, training
- marketing, refreshments and administration costs, up to a maximum of 10% of the total project cost
Visit the fund webpage to apply by midnight, Sunday, 11 January 2026.
Elise Rendall, Active Kent & Medway's Strategic Lead for Health and Physical Activity, said: “Increasing physical activity is one of the most powerful ways to delay the onset of long-term conditions such cancer and depression. It also improves strength, balance, mental wellbeing and social connection.
"As Chief Medical Officers have said, 'if physical activity were a drug, we would refer to it as a miracle cure due to the great many illnesses it can prevent and help treat'.
"The Forever Active Kent microgrants programme is our commitment to reshaping how we support healthy ageing in the community.”
“I strongly encourage local organisations and community groups to apply for a grant and join us in making a difference by celebrating and supporting ageing well”
Diane Morton, Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, said: "We want Kent to be a county where people get active earlier in life so they can remain healthy, strong and able into their later years.
"The Forever Active Kent Fund is a powerful investment in our over-50s' future wellbeing and independence.
"I strongly encourage local organisations and community groups to apply for a grant and join us in making a difference by celebrating and supporting ageing well."
