Support for Sport Fund
Funding opportunities exist to help develop sports clubs and activities within Bridgend County Borough.
The Support for Sport Fund aims to strengthen grassroots sport and improve physical activity opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
The Support for Sport Fund supports projects that help more people take part in sport and physical activity, regardless of their age, ability or background.
Funding can help improve access to affordable sporting opportunities, support under-represented groups and develop volunteers, coaches, officials and community leaders.
Funding can be used for:
- Coaching, officiating and leadership qualifications.
- Volunteer training and development.
- Equipment needed to establish or expand activities.
- Taster sessions and participation programmes.
- Venue hire for new activities, for up to 10 weeks
- Disability inclusion equipment.
- Marketing and promotional materials for participation initiatives.
- Community sport events aimed at increasing participation.
- Start-up costs for new community sport projects.
Who can apply
You can apply if you are a:
- Constituted sports club
- National Governing Body affiliated clubs (NGB affiliation for certain sports and activities is a mandatory requirement).
- Community group delivering sport or physical activity opportunities.
- Community and voluntary organisation.
Your organisation must operate within Bridgend County Borough, have a bank account in the organisation’s name and have a constitution or governing document.
You must also have appropriate safeguarding, equality and health and safety policies where applicable.
How much you can apply for
You can apply for a grant of up to £1,000.
You can submit one application per financial year, subject to available funding. Organisations can submit one application per project.
Projects must be completed within 12 months of receiving funding.
Before you apply
Where your activities involve recognised National Governing Bodies of Sport, you will need to show the appropriate affiliation where required.
You will also need to demonstrate:
- Appropriate safeguarding arrangements.
- Suitable insurance cover.
- Compliance with equality and inclusion legislation.
- Appropriate financial management arrangements.
If your application is successful
You will need to provide:
- A short end-of-project report.
- Evidence of expenditure.
- Participant numbers.
- Case studies, photographs or testimonials, where available.
Not providing this information may affect future applications.
How applications are assessed
Applications are assessed by the Support for Sport Panel.
The panel’s decision is final and all awards are subject to funding being available.
Apply for the Support for Sport Fund
The information provided will be used by Bridgend County Borough Council for the administration of the Support for Sport fund and may be shared with funding partners for assessment and monitoring purposes.