<p>All applicants for Sport England funding must demonstrate that the investment will benefit the whole community, as well as evidence of need, impact, and sustainability. Sport England runs a number of programmes specifically designed to create opportunities to more women (Active Women) and people with disabilities (the Inclusive Sport Fund) to take up and enjoy sport. Those bidding to these programmes must provide evidence of the number of women and disabled people their project will engage.</p><p>There are no Sport England programmes specifically for BME groups as the sports participation by these groups is in line with the general population.</p>