Funding Opportunities

As the umbrella body for the National Governing Bodies of Sport and Physical Recreation in Wales, the Association recognises that increasingly, the funding for sport and recreation is a major issue, and at times a very complicated one. NGBs are continually seeking ways to broaden their funding base and to lessen the dependence on single funding streams.

Whilst the Association does not allocate grants or money to its members, or their member organisations, it has an important role in advising its members of possible funding sources, and believes that some of the following links may be of interest.

The internet offers a wide variety of resources in terms of fundraising and grant aid. These vary from tips on how to write fundraising applications, through to lists of grant awarding bodies, trusts and foundations that may be able to assist your organisation.

Big Lottery Fund

The Big Lottery Fund is seeking to give out more than £120 million in Wales between 2006-2009.  There are two strands which are of relevence to sport and recreation:

People and Places
Young People's Fund

Clicking on the above links will take you to the relevant pages on the Big Lottery Fund website which will give you full details on the schemes, as well as the oportunity to download application forms and  guidance notes.

Co-op Community Dividend Fund

Community and voluntary groups (not just charities) are able to apply for funding of between £100 and £5,000 to support projects that benefit the local community. To be eligible, the project must benefit a local community in which at least one Co-operative group business trades. Applications can be made at any time.

Sporting projects - such as setting up clubs, purchasing sporting equipment, training of coaches etc will  all be considered and many sporting projects have already been supported. 

For further information please click here or contact Angela Davies at the project on 0161 834 1212 or by email to angela.davies@co-op.co.uk

Wales based resources

Welsh Council for Voluntary Action
You can also register for their regular e-Briefings mailing via the above website.

Institute of Fundraising Cymru

UK wide resources

Access Funds
Charities Aid Foundation
Funderfinder trusts page
Funderfinder resources page
Funders Online
Grants Online
Profunding
UK Fundraising

Sport related

Wales Council for Voluntary Action
Funding sources for sports projects

Central Council for Physical Recreation
Sources of Funding for Sport & Recreation

Sportsmatch Cymru
How to apply for Sportsmatch funding