£300 - £50,000

Be Active Wales Fund

Providing National Lottery funding to help sports clubs and community groups in Wales to get more people active.

About the Fund

The Be Active Wales Fund is a grant supported by the National Lottery, offering grants from £300 to £50,000 to not-for-profit sports clubs and community groups across Wales to encourage more people to participate in sport.

What can you get funding for?

  • 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

Who can apply?

  • Not-for-profit sports clubs or community groups in Wales
  • Projects must take place in Wales and primarily benefit Welsh residents
  • Projects should not have commenced or include pre-purchased items
  • Projects should aim to increase sports participation

How is funding awarded?

Grants range between £300 and £50,000. Clubs must contribute at least 10% of the total project cost.

Grants £300 - £25,000
Up to 90%

Sport Wales funds up to 90% of project costs

Grants £25,001 - £50,000
Up to 80%

Sport Wales funds up to 80% of project costs

Need help?

Phone
0300 3003102

Monday to Friday: 10am - 12:30pm and 1:15pm – 4pm

Ready to Apply?

Find out more about the fund and get started with your application today.