This year's applications for funding open on 16 June through to 11 July, so why not get involved in what will be the biggest and best London Summer of Sport yet.

Thanks to your support, London Summer of Sport 2007 was a huge success. The programme supported 500 plus events across 29 sports giving over 77 thousand people the opportunity to take part in a range of sport and physical activity across London.

As a Mayoral programme, the London Development Agency is working with the Greater London Authority and other partners to build on the success of previous London Summer of Sport campaigns. The overall aim is to further increase the numbers of those regularly taking part in sports across the capital.

This year, sports clubs, organisations and youth and community groups can apply for grants of up to £1,000, plus receive extra training and marketing materials to make your activity even more successful. We have an extensive London marketing campaign launching in July to help promote the programme and drive new participants to your event. This campaign will feature print, underground and online advertising.

Funding is available for all sports and physical activities, ranging from sports coaching sessions to sports festivals and sports club open days. A key focus of the 2008 programme is to provide quality coaching and participation opportunities in both the build up to and legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

To play your part in this year's London Summer of Sport programme download an application form and supporting documents.

The London Development Agency is working in partnership with the Greater London Authority, Sport England, Youth Sport Trust Pro-Active London Partnerships and National Governing Bodies of Sport, to establish the London Summer of Sport 2008 Programme across London.