Grassroot sport clubs in Wales to receive funding boost
64 community projects across Wales are set to benefit from new all-weather pitches, extended playing hours through floodlighting, and new changing facilities
64 community projects across Wales are set to benefit from new all-weather pitches, extended playing hours through floodlighting, and changing facilities designed to welcome underserved groups like women and girls, in a new boost for grassroots sport facilities by the Government.
The projects across the country have been awarded funding through the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme in 2025/26, with more beneficiaries to be announced soon.
These new or refurbished facilities will hope to give families low-cost options to stay active on their doorstep, helping when many are facing cost-of-living pressures. It will also open up opportunities to underserved groups like women and girls.
At least half of all funding will go directly to the 30% most deprived communities in the UK:
Sports clubs and organisations will also benefit from new goalposts, fencing and new changing pavilions – all of which help make sites more accessible and sustainable for local communities. To ensure broader participation beyond football, at least 40% of funded projects must have a multi-sport offer. This approach will give more people access to a wider variety of sports and activities, such as rugby, cricket, and basketball.
Today, the Government has also announced the allocations for the next £5.735 Wales investment for 2026/27 for grassroots sports facilities, part of a £400 million boost launched by the Government in June 2025. Applications will open in Scotland soon.
Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said:
"Grassroots sport is at the heart of communities throughout Wales, providing opportunities for children and adults and also bringing significant health and social benefits.
“From Rhondda to Wrexham the UK Government has invested in dozens of new facilities to help local clubs with their fantastic work in communities and in developing the next generation of young sportspeople. I encourage many more to apply for the new funding we have made available.”
CEO of Football Association of Wales Noel Money said:
"We're delighted to share details of the projects that have been supported this year alongside additional funding awarded that will enable the development of new facilities. We look forward to working with UK Government and partners to deliver quality and impactful facilities in targeted communities across Wales."
Director of Cymru Football Foundation Aled Lewis said:
"We're delighted to share details of the projects that have been supported this year alongside additional funding awarded that will enable the development of new facilities. We look forward to working with UK Government and partners to deliver quality and impactful facilities in targeted communities across Wales ."