Grants

Be Active Wales Fund

The Be Active Wales Fund is a grant supported by the National Lottery. It funds not-for-profit sports clubs and community groups across Wales. You can apply for grants from £300 to £50,000 to get more people taking part in sport.

What can you get funding for?

The Be Active Wales Fund may support such things as:

• Equipment to help more people take part in sport
• Coaching courses (up to level 2) that upskill coaches and volunteers
• Entry-level training courses, such as First Aid or Officiating.
• Venue hire for new teams only (for a maximum of ten weeks)
• Pitch improvement projects

Here’s more information on what can be funded.

When can you apply?

Please visit the Sport Wales page for current grant windows, For full details, visit www.sport.wales/beactivewalesfund

As a result, the WTSF will be doing everything they can to help the Be Active Wales Fund reach those communities who need it most.

We will be offering support you with your application. Whether you’re planning facility improvements, community outreach programmes or increasing your clubs participation, we’re here to help you understand the process and strengthen your submission.

For the latest BAWF information, including guidance documents and eligibility, please their website.

Gavin Chilton is the point of contact within the WTSF for enquiries about the Be Active Wales Fund. Please contact him on [email protected]

Place for Sport – Crowdfunder

Crowdfunder is the UK’s leading funding platform where individuals can take their ideas forward and make them a reality with help from the crowd. A Place For Sport offers clubs a great opportunity to engage with their community and raise money. If clubs or community organisations can raise money towards a targeted goal, Sport Wales will pledge funds up to 50% towards the given project.

Link to website – https://www.sport.wales/grants-and-funding/crowdfunder/

Sport Wales Energy Saving Grant

Grant Overview

Clubs can apply for grants of up to £25,000 to fund various energy-saving measures,

including:

• Installation of solar panels and storage batteries

• Upgrades to insulation, windows, and doors

• Installation of energy-efficient lighting (excluding floodlights)

• Improvements to heating and hot water systems (excluding catering-only purposes)

• Implementation of sustainable water systems, such as rainwater harvesting or boreholes

This funding is aimed at making clubs more sustainable, cutting down on energy bills, and helping protect the environment.

Open to all non profit clubs

Applications are open from 21 May to 25 June 2025.

https://www.sport.wales/grants-and-funding/energy-saving-grant/