Is my project eligible?

We are looking for fresh, vibrant and truly exceptional projects and events inspired by the 2012 Games - non-commercial projects that are:

– genuinely inspired or energised by the 2012 Games;
– well-planned and managed;
– fully-funded from non-commercial sources;
– participative and accessible; and
– like never before – pushing beyond yours and your participants’ personal best.

 They must also meet at least one of our priorities within the relevant theme:

Sport

• Increasing participation in grass roots sports, sport competition and physical activity
• Improving Olympic and Paralympic medal table performance.

Find out more about sport projects in the Inspire programme

Culture

• Delivering an inspiring Cultural Olympiad that encourages wide participation.
• Delivering a wider cultural festival that generates a positive legacy (including increased capacity, economic impact, social cohesion and enhanced community identity).

Find out more about culture projects in the Inspire programme

Education

• Promoting the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect or the Paralympic values of courage, determination, inspiration and equality.
• Involving young people in the design, development and delivery of the project.
• Improving young people’s skills and enhancing employment opportunities.
• Developing partnerships between institutions and other
  educational organisations.
• Where relevant, complementing and promoting Get Set, London 2012’s education programme for schools and colleges in the UK.

Find out more about education projects in the Inspire programme

Sustainability

• Helping to deliver a sustainable Games
• Promoting lasting environmental and community benefits using the Games as an example.
• Encouraging active, low carbon travel options in the lead up to the Games, during and in legacy.

Find out more about sustainability projects in the Inspire programme

Volunteering

• Encouraging volunteering in sport, culture, education and/or sustainability projects and events.

Find out more about volunteering projects in the Inspire programme

Business opportunities and skills

• Helping UK business to win Games-related contracts
• Showcasing UK and regional business capability in relation to the Games.

Find out more about business and skills projects in the Inspire programme

Please note:  we cannot recognise grant-making schemes or bursaries. However, we may be able to recognise elements of these schemes that invite people to take part and participate.

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Safeguarding children

If your project will involve children, young people or vulnerable adults, it is your responsibility to have acceptable child protection and vulnerable adult policies and procedures in place. Anyone working on the proposed activity who is, or will be, working with children, young people or vulnerable adults should also have Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance.

 You should be aware that you might need to get a licence (e.g. for an event). If you are unsure about this you should consult the guidance on the DCMS website (www.culture.gov.uk) and in particular the advice relating to temporary event notices.

Legislation, regulations and rules

 It is your responsibility to ensure you comply with all relevant legislation and rules (for example, securing a licence for an event, and ensuring child protection policies and trades union guidelines are followed). By completing the declaration, you are saying that you understand our obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and that you accept that we won’t be liable for any loss of damage to you as a result of our fulfilling our obligations under the relevant law.