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<p>Supporting grassroots sport is a key government priority and we are committed to
ensuring everyone, no matter their age, background or ability, should be able to play
sport and be active. In our sport strategy ‘Get Active’ we set out our unapologetic
ambition to build a more active nation, with a target to get 3.5 million more people
classed as ‘active’ by 2030.</p><p>The Government provides support for grassroots
sport through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England - which receives £323 million in
Exchequer and Lottery funding each year.</p><p>Since 2019 Sport England has provided
the following support:</p><ul><li><p>Australian rules football- £100,020</p></li><li><p>Ice
hockey- £2,060,816</p></li><li><p>Surfing- £1,362,561</p></li></ul><p>Sport England
also provides support for grassroots sport through a range of available funds, including
the Small Grants Programme and the Active Together Fund. Further information on these
funds and eligibility criteria can be found <a href="https://www.sportengland.org/funds-and-campaigns/our-funds"
target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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