Calls for Action

The initial round of funding requests is now closed.  Further information on future rounds will be made available in April 2013.

The Calls for Action programme has been specifically developed to achieve the outcomes within the Community Sport Strategy, including growing participation particularly among under-represented groups.

Applications should focus on the key priorities and reference how the proposal will support delivery of the strategy.

Amount of funding

We will be looking to make awards of between £50,000 and £150,000 and this can be used in support of both capital and revenue elements of a project.

The funding can be spread over a maximum of 3 years. The aim is that the project will become self-sustainable by the end of the funding period and applications will need to reference how this will be achieved.

It is not expected that the 'Calls for Action' funding will be the only funding put into the project adding to the drive to encourage collaboration and partnership working.

Who can apply?

We want this to be a grant that not only attracts our traditional partners, but also encourages new thinking and partnerships to be developed. To this end we would consider proposals from any organisation that seeks to deliver a step change in participation among the Welsh population. Applications will be considered on what they will deliver.

There will need to be a lead organisation for each application. Lead organisations will have to demonstrate that:

• they hold a bank account;
• they comply with our normal Terms and Conditions and financial regulations;
• sound governance procedures are in place to ensure the sustainability and financial credibility of the project in the long term.

What can be funded?

Our priority for this grant is clear - to make a significant impact against the Community Sport Strategy and this should be the overarching theme of any application.  

Funding can be provided to support those elements deemed necessary to deliver a successful and significant project. This can include capital and / or revenue costs and applicants will be expected to provide full details of the projects forecasted income and expenditure including any other partnership funding.

Applications will be measured on the potential impact made upon the identified priority areas. In order to stimulate ideas and encourage innovation, we have chosen not to provide an exhaustive list of what can or cannot be funded.

The priority is to understand what projects are seeking to deliver in the first instance. There will be some basic principles which apply to our existing investment programmes,  but "what can be funded?" will largely depend on "what can be delivered?" and how this will create a long term lasting impact.

You can find out more about the Calls for Action grant by checking out these handy Frequently Asked Questions.

How to apply?

Stage 1 is to fill out an initial outline proposal form. Those applicants that we believe best meet the criteria and our priorities will be invited to draw up a more detailed business plan for further consideration.

To make it easier for you, we have produced some FAQ's and a flowchart which will provide you with further guidance regarding whether applying for a Calls for Action grant is appropriate, or whether one of our traditional funding stream is better suited.

Please submit your initial outline proposal form no later than 31st October 2012 to either callsforaction@sportwales.org.uk or post to: Grants Department, Sport Wales, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW.