The RFU Injured Players Foundation supports rugby players in England who suffer serious injuries while playing, with a special focus on catastrophic spinal cord injuries and acute severe traumatic brain injuries. It provides immediate and longer-term practical assistance for essential needs such as rehabilitation, housing adaptations, equipment, and travel, and it also backs research aimed at preventing injuries and improving care and rehabilitation. This is a highly specialized, player-centered funder that typically serves individuals rather than nonprofits, though its research remit may support relevant medical or sports-safety initiatives.
Case-by-case individual support with no fixed deadlines; emergency requests can be handled quickly, and catastrophic injury grants can reach up to £20,000, with exceptions considered. Non-catastrophic injury support is also available on a discretionary basis, typically after contacting staff and demonstrating injury-related need.
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There are no fixed application deadlines, so injured players or their representatives should contact the foundation directly as soon as possible. Be prepared to document the injury, confirm it occurred while playing rugby in England, and explain the essential needs the grant would cover; catastrophic cases may qualify for emergency consideration and larger awards.
Current and upcoming funding from Rfu Injured Players Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Available to IPF clients who have sustained a catastrophic spinal cord injury or acute severe traumatic brain injury resulting in permanent disability while playing rugby in England. Grants are applied for in advance of work or purchases, except in emergencies, and are assessed individually.
Deadline: Applications accepted at any time.
Who can apply: IPF clients: players who sustained a catastrophic spinal cord injury or acute severe traumatic brain injury resulting in permanent disability while playing rugby in England at any level and any age. Applicants may need to provide quotes, receipts or invoices and follow guidance notes.
Deadline: No fixed deadlines — grants can be applied for at any time; emergency exceptions possible.
Who can apply: Available for individuals injured while playing rugby, excluding catastrophic spinal cord injury and acute severe traumatic brain injury. Applications must be made through the individual's school or rugby club, and the injury must have been sustained during a rugby match or training session with a school or club approved by the RFU.
Deadline: Applications considered at any time.
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