Sports clubs in Wales can apply for funding to help them become more energy efficient.
The Energy Saving Grant from Sport Wales – of up to £25,000– can be used towards the cost of measures such as the installation of solar panels or better insulation.
Brian Davies, CEO of Sport Wales, said:
We want to help support strong sustainable clubs so that they can continue to benefit the communities they serve by providing affordable activities.
Sports clubs that run premises continue to feel the effects of the cost of living crisis, so we’re really pleased to be able to support their ideas for reducing their energy consumption which could save them significant amounts of money in both the short and long term.
We have a total pot of funding worth £1m for these grants and are confident that the return on investment will be several times that amount in terms of financial savings for clubs.
The grants can also be used for installing LED lighting and motion sensors, improving heating and hot water systems, as well as sustainable water sourcing.
Clubs who apply for the funding must either own their building or have a minimum 10-year lease. They will also be expected to contribute a minimum of 20% towards their total project costs.
To apply, clubs need to complete a stage 1 application form between Tuesday 16th May and Wednesday 28th June 2023. This is done online via the Energy Saving Grant page.
