Be Active Wales Fund

Deadline

Funding

£300 – £50,000

Deadline

8 January 2027

Location

Wales

Applications

Deadline: 8 January 2027

Overview

Grants of £300 to £50,000 help not-for-profit clubs and community groups increase participation in sport in Wales. Funding covers eligible equipment, training and participation projects, with an applicant contribution. Applications follow scheduled windows.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Not-for-profit sports club or community group
  • Project supports participation in sport in Wales
  • Project has not started; no previous purchases

Not-for-profit sports clubs and community groups delivering in Wales, mainly for Welsh residents. Projects must not have started or include previous purchases. Governing-body affiliation may be required.

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

Not-for-profit sports clubs and community groups supporting participation in sport in Wales.

Regions

No published award history for Sport Wales. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Sport Wales

Sport Wales supports not-for-profit sports clubs and community groups with grants of £300 to £50,000 for participation in sport in Wales. Eligible projects can include equipment, coach training, new-team venue hire and pitch improvements. Standard contributions are at least 10% for awards up to £25,000 and 20% above that; individual items may have stricter limits. This is separate from the Energy Saving Grant.

How to apply

Create an account on the Sport Wales funding portal and submit an expression of interest. The next window opens 4 November 2026. Submit interest by 9am on 8 January 2027; full applications close at 4pm on 13 January 2027. Check current guidance and item-specific limits.

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Last updated: 30 September 2026