Fund objectives

In order for an application to be successful it must meet at least one of the following objectives:

• To bring the community closer together through facilities for sport, recreation and other leisure time activities.

• Supporting young people to prepare for the world of work and make work an inspiring choice.

• Offer environmental improvement and/or heritage conservation.

• Improve awareness of environmental issues through environmental education.

• Encourage and/or protect wildlife.

Application checklist

Has your application:

• Been completed on the form provided, answering all questions fully in the spaces provided on the form before adding extra pages?

• Described the project in a clear and concise way?

• Been carefully costed with a full breakdown? (You must supply company estimates or quotes including visuals supporting all the items in your application.)

• Enclosed all the financial information as requested, e.g. financial accounts or copies of bank statements etc?

• Described exactly where the project is located giving the full address and post code?

Please note that applications for Community Fund will only be considered if made using the form which is attached to this page. Applications will only be accepted once all supporting information has been received including financial records and company estimates/quotes for requested items.  

Community Fund Meetings

Deadline                 Meeting date

19 October 2022 2 November 2022

11 January 2023 25 January 2023

15 February 2023 1 March 2023

19 April 2023 03 May 2023

21 June 2023 05 July 2023

23 August 2023 06 September 2023

18 October 2023 01 November 2023

03 January 2024 17 January 2024

21 February 2024 06 March 2024

How should I apply to the airport for sponsorship?

Sponsorship requests will be considered once a month, please see below for objectives:

• Sponsorship must have a community or group benefit.

• Fundraising requests for individuals cannot be accepted.

• Sponsorship cannot be given to national charities.

• Groups may apply once a year.

https://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/community/supporting-the-local-community/