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A Grant to Develop Sport Clubs

We want to see communities right across Wales where everyone is given the opportunity to enjoy a lifetime of sport. In order for sport to thrive, we want to support a wide range projects.

Whether you’re setting up a new team, in need of a training facility or new equipment, or something completely different altogether, we would love to talk to you about your ideas.

Grants ranging between £1501 and up to £25,000 are available to help projects like yours unleash the benefits of sport and contribute to the Vision for Sport.

In fact, since the scheme began in 2009, more than £14 million of National Lottery funding has been invested into grassroots sport across Wales.

We have funded projects such as:

coach education
floodlighting on training facilities
the purchase of land, or rights to land
start-up grants to support new enterprises

Our mission is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be physically active. While we support formal and traditional sports, we want to work with informal sports projects too. So if you have an idea, let’s chat!

Sport Wales Grants

See some of the projects we've funded

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Who can apply for a Development Grant?

The grant scheme is open to any group or enterprise that holds an account (be it a Bank, Building Society or Credit Union account), in their organisation's name. You'll probably be one of the following:

Sports Club or Association
Youth Club
Community Group
Start-up enterprise

Please note, you will need to submit evidence to show that your organisation holds a valid account in its name. Failure to do so may delay your application from being assessed.

Who cannot apply?

Primary schools and associated bodies arranging activities for pupils
Secondary Schools that are part of the 5 x 60 programme
Individual members of the public

How to apply for a Development Grant?

You can apply online here. Before applying, please make sure you read our guidance notes so you know what information you will need to make your application. We also explain how to use the Sport Wales Grants Portal.

When completing your application, please make sure you attach all requested documents so that the processing of your application is not delayed.

Throughout the application form, you will find blue question marks – just click on these if you require more information or guidance about a section or question.

We have also developed bilingual 'How to' videos to help you through the application process. These can be found on the Sport Wales YouTube channel.

Finally, to check if your current internet browser is supported and capable of using our online Grant Application system, click here to check your browser's compatibility.

Sport Wales Grant – Terms and Conditions

Before you apply for a Sport Wales grant, you should read a copy of our Terms and Conditions.

High Risk Sports

Please note, there are some high risk sports where an applicant organisation needs to be affiliated to their relevant National Governing Body of Sport before applying for a grant.

When will I find out if we have been successful?

Once your application form has been submitted, we will update you on its progress via email.

Further help

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about your application, please contact Sport Wales’ Grants Team on 0300 300 3130.

Alternatively, contact your local County Voluntary Councils who can provide further guidance.

More Grants for Community Clubs

Community Chest

Fancy £1500 towards your community sport project? We are committed to supporting projects that can get more people moving and part of a more active, healthier nation.