There are a number of funding schemes aimed at improving the development of sport and physical activity available to clubs/organisations and individuals within Carmarthenshire.

Funding for Clubs / Organisations - 

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Sport & Leisure Grant

Clubs and organisations can apply for funding towards minor facility improvement, hosting an event or enhancing an existing sports development programme.

Disability Sport Organisations can apply for funding for a team of athletes to compete in competitions or for performance squad training for a maximum of 20 weeks (only one application can be submitted).   

Sport Wales SPORTLOT Community Chest Grant

The SPORTLOT Community Chest Scheme, administered locally by the Council is designed to support the development of sport and physical activity in the community. Clubs / organisations can apply for up to £1500 funding towards anything new or additional to their existing programme.

Carmarthenshire closing dates for the Community Chest application forms for 2011-2012:

Click here to download an application pack. Further guidelines and information can be accessed from the Sport Wales website.

Funding for Individuals (who represent Wales / GB)

Sport & Leisure Grant for individuals - Financial assistance can be sort for able bodied and disabled athletes who incur travel expenses when attending training sessions/competitions and purchase of equipment.

Sport & Leisure Grant for Disabled individuals - Financial assistance can be sort for able bodied and disabled athletes who incur travel expenses when attending training sessions/competitions and purchase of equipment.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Gold Card Scheme - Free access to facilities within a Carmarthenshire County Council's Leisure Centre relating to their training needs.

 For further information and advice on any of the above grants, please contact Hilary Jones on 01554 744350 or email Leisure@carmarthenshire.gov.uk