Grants for physical activity providers
Our grant scheme helps fund activity providers to give people with Parkinson's more opportunities to get and stay active.
We provide grants of up to £3,000 to support physical activity projects for people with Parkinson's all over the UK.
To apply for a grant, follow the steps on this page. We have some application support tools to help you make the best application.
Later in 2025, we will also be providing specific grants to support physical activity projects for people with Parkinson's from marginalised communities and underrepresented groups.
Follow these steps before making your application
This guide will tell you more about the physical activity grants programme and the type of projects it is designed to fund. Take the time to read this carefully before submitting your application.
Use this map to find and contact your local area development manager. They can connect you with people with Parkinson’s, link you to existing networks or advise you on provision and community priorities in the area.
This form is designed to help you complete the Parkinson’s UK physical activity grants application form. It provides a checklist to make sure you’ve provided as much information as possible and a detailed description of what we are looking for in each question.
Step 4: you're ready to apply!
Start your application below. You'll receive confirmation that we have received your application shortly after submission.
If you have any issues or queries, contact [email protected].
Support with your application
We're hosting meet the funder webinars where you'll find out more about the grants. We'll cover the grants criteria and priorities, what we fund and don’t fund and what we're looking for in an application.
If you are interested in applying for a 2025 grant, then our bid writing guide will give you the hints, tips and guidance to help you write a strong funding application.
This free, online course is for people who provide or promote physical activity and exercise to people with Parkinson's. We highly encourage our applicants to complete this short online course.
Physical activity grants making a difference
Since the programme first started in 2021, more than £696,000 has been distributed to projects across the UK.
The funding has directly supported 299 local community groups, clubs, exercise professionals, activity providers and physios to deliver classes and active projects ranging from tai chi to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions across the UK.
How a grant helped me: Christine's story
Christine lives with Parkinson's and delivers Nordic walking classes for people living with the condition. In 2023, Christine received funding from our programme to deliver more sessions in Nottinghamshire. Find out how the grants helped more people with Parkinson's get into Nordic walking.