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We are pleased to announce our new Sports Infrastructure Funding Programme. The aim of this funding programme is to provide and enhance sports provision within the district by offering grants to organisations to support partners to improve playing pitches, facilities and widen sport participation.
Funding Aims
Our goal is to enhance the health and wellbeing of Wealden residents, fostering happier, healthier, and more inclusive lives. High-quality local sports provision and open spaces enable residents to adopt healthier lifestyles through physical activity and community involvement.
By working with local partners and communities, we aim to strengthen relationships and build resilient communities. This funding programme supports the projects outlined in the district’s Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Strategy (PPOSS), aiming to improve outdoor sports provision and increase physical activity participation.
Checklist Requirements
Details
Eligible Organisations
Community Organisation
Parish or Town Council
Sports Club
Not for profit organisation
Schools (where community-use of the sports facilities are available)
Organisation Requirements
Its own bank account and must have at least two signatories on the account (refer to document checklist below)
At least three members on its governing body or board of directors (refer to document checklist below)
Vulnerable Adult and/or Child Protection Policies and Procedures (if your organisation works directly with children and/or adults)
All relevant and required insurance in place e.g. Public Liability insurance.
The project does not meet any of the restrictions mentioned within the guidance notes.
Applicant Requirements
Either own the land or have permission from the landowner AND have a lease of more than seven years where the funding will be spent.
Match Funding
A minimum of 100% match funding is a requirement.
Attributable Costs
Clearly demonstrate that all costs applied for are directly attributable to the physical delivery of a project. Funding is typically awarded for the purchase and installation of materials and equipment.
Planning Permissions
Permissions should be obtained prior to making an application, in particular, Planning Permission and/or Building Regulations approval.
Project Plan
The application must include a project plan with high level milestones and risks/mitigation measures to be undertaken.
Further Information
For a full breakdown on the funding restrictions, criteria and application process please go to: guidance notes.
Application Process
The Application process is now open. Expressions of interest are accepted and will be processed on rolling basis until 31 March 2027, or until all funds are allocated. Successful applicants will have a set period to spend their grant, determined on a case-by-case basis. Final payments will be made upon project completion and submission of spending evidence.
To request an application pack, please email your expression of interest including a short summary of the proposed project and confirmation that details of your project are included in the PPOSS to sportsinfrastructurefund@wealden.gov.uk. If your expression of interest is assessed to meet the funding criteria you will be sent an online application form to complete. Further guidance and details on the scoring criteria will also be emailed to you.
For further information on the sports infrastructure funding programme, please email the Leisure and Wellbeing team: sportsinfrastructurefund@wealden.gov.uk
Other types of sports funding streams may be available, email WDC's Funding and Partnership Officer: communitygrants@wealden.gov.uk for further details.
We are pleased to announce our new Sports Infrastructure Funding Programme. The aim of this funding programme is to provide and enhance sports provision within the district by offering grants to organisations to support partners to improve playing pitches, facilities and widen sport participation.
Funding Aims
Our goal is to enhance the health and wellbeing of Wealden residents, fostering happier, healthier, and more inclusive lives. High-quality local sports provision and open spaces enable residents to adopt healthier lifestyles through physical activity and community involvement.
By working with local partners and communities, we aim to strengthen relationships and build resilient communities. This funding programme supports the projects outlined in the district’s Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Strategy (PPOSS), aiming to improve outdoor sports provision and increase physical activity participation.
Checklist Requirements
Details
Eligible Organisations
Community Organisation
Parish or Town Council
Sports Club
Not for profit organisation
Schools (where community-use of the sports facilities are available)
Organisation Requirements
Its own bank account and must have at least two signatories on the account (refer to document checklist below)
At least three members on its governing body or board of directors (refer to document checklist below)
Vulnerable Adult and/or Child Protection Policies and Procedures (if your organisation works directly with children and/or adults)
All relevant and required insurance in place e.g. Public Liability insurance.
The project does not meet any of the restrictions mentioned within the guidance notes.
Applicant Requirements
Either own the land or have permission from the landowner AND have a lease of more than seven years where the funding will be spent.
Match Funding
A minimum of 100% match funding is a requirement.
Attributable Costs
Clearly demonstrate that all costs applied for are directly attributable to the physical delivery of a project. Funding is typically awarded for the purchase and installation of materials and equipment.
Planning Permissions
Permissions should be obtained prior to making an application, in particular, Planning Permission and/or Building Regulations approval.
Project Plan
The application must include a project plan with high level milestones and risks/mitigation measures to be undertaken.
Further Information
For a full breakdown on the funding restrictions, criteria and application process please go to: guidance notes.
Application Process
The Application process is now open. Expressions of interest are accepted and will be processed on rolling basis until 31 March 2027, or until all funds are allocated. Successful applicants will have a set period to spend their grant, determined on a case-by-case basis. Final payments will be made upon project completion and submission of spending evidence.
To request an application pack, please email your expression of interest including a short summary of the proposed project and confirmation that details of your project are included in the PPOSS to sportsinfrastructurefund@wealden.gov.uk. If your expression of interest is assessed to meet the funding criteria you will be sent an online application form to complete. Further guidance and details on the scoring criteria will also be emailed to you.
For further information on the sports infrastructure funding programme, please email the Leisure and Wellbeing team: sportsinfrastructurefund@wealden.gov.uk
Other types of sports funding streams may be available, email WDC's Funding and Partnership Officer: communitygrants@wealden.gov.uk for further details.
Sports Infrastructure Fund 2024-2027 is currently at this stage
The application process opened on 22 October 2024 and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Closed for Applications
this is an upcoming stage for Sports Infrastructure Fund 2024-2027
The application process will close once all the funding has been allocated within each budget year. The last date for application is 31 December 2026 or earlier if all of the funding has been fully allocated.
Fund closes
this is an upcoming stage for Sports Infrastructure Fund 2024-2027
The fund will expire on 31 March 2027, or sooner, if all the funds are allocated before then.
Funding
This new funding programme has been made available from the use of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding.
