The East Midlands Airport Community Sponsorship Fund provides small grants of up to £200 to support local charities and community groups with projects and events that provide a benefit to the local community and, without support, might otherwise not be able to take place. 

Please read the criteria below carefully and apply here.

Criteria:

The maximum award is £200.  However, exceptions will be considered for events and projects within our nearest villages. For larger ‘capital’ projects of lasting benefit please consider applying for an EMA Community Fund GrantProjects must fall within the EMA Area of Benefit and priority will be given to our most local charities, community groups and organisations.EMA Community Sponsorship cannot be given to national charities, for-profit organisations or to individuals who are fund-raising.EMA Community Sponsorship must have a direct benefit to the local community and can be used to support a community project or event, but cannot be used for salaries, training or maintenance.Requests for EMA Community Sponsorship will be considered once a month. Funding is at the discretion of the Airport and funding decisions will be made within a month of applying.Successful applicants can apply no more than once a year.

Should you require further information please email community@eastmidlandsairport.com or call Colleen Hempson on 01332 818414.