Sports Development

Sports Council Funded

The Sports Council for Wales provide funding for projects that promote opportunities for young people in sport, through projects such as:

PESS - which aims to raise standards in PE in Schools

Dragon Sport - which provides an all inclusive session of 8 mini games for 7-11 year olds in schools and community clubs

5 x 60 - which provides extra curricular opportunities for pupils in secondary education specifically targeting increasing participation rates.

The Sport Development Guide to Funding

There is a whole host of funding streams available to sport and recreation clubs.

Whether you want to introduce a girls' football team, bid for a new kit, or have found yourselves a sponsor, Monmouthshire Sports Development can ensure you find the cash to succeed.

Community Chest

This is a National Lottery funded grant aid scheme.  It is designed to encourage more people to become more active more often.  The maximum grant is now £1,000 in any 12 month period.

Capital Grants

The money available in any given year for capital expenditure can range anywhere between £5m and £7m.  This funding is primarily used for the building and refurbishment of sporting facilities, including improving access.

Minor Grants

Minor Grants provide funding for projects that create new, additional or improved opportunities to play sport.

Sportsmatch Cymru

This is the National Assembly Government's business incentive scheme managed by the Sports Council for Wales.