Summer of Sport 2026 Grant Scheme

Who can apply?

• Clubs/organisations offering physical activity and/or sporting opportunities in Moray
• Organisations working with children and young people in Moray (ages 3–26)

What is the funding for?

A new funding stream will be launching soon. It will support clubs and organisations to provide opportunities for children and young people in Moray (ages 3–26) to get active, stay active and improve their lives.

Activities should be free, targeted or offered at a reduced cost to maximise engagement and address barriers to participation. Funding is for activity delivered from June 2026 to March 2027.

What we’re looking to fund

This investment provides an opportunity for partners to focus on one or more of the following:

• Opportunities: Deliver a range of safe, welcoming and inclusive opportunities that reduce barriers to participation.
• Pathways: Provide accessible pathways from short-term activity into sustained participation in school, club and community sport.
• Enhancement: Build on existing provision (particularly over summer and beyond), avoid duplication and strengthen what already exists.
• Targeted: Introduce targeted initiatives where gaps exist, with a focus on long-term engagement beyond the funding period.
• Workforce: Recruit, train and retain coaches, officials, volunteers and leaders to grow local workforce capacity.
• Profile: Help raise the profile of sport locally and celebrate participation and success.

Other things we’ll consider

When assessing applications, we may also look for evidence of:

• Strong partnerships and collaborative delivery
• Co-created activity shaped by participants and communities
• Building on existing services/assets and using what’s already known to work
• Targeting groups more likely to face barriers (e.g., higher risk of poverty and/or living in rural areas)

Examples of what you can apply for

• Free, fun, active holiday-time activities that create social connections
• Multi-sport camps, festivals and taster events with a clear pathway into clubs
• Post-summer sessions leading into club and community opportunities
• Equipment purchases and facility hire (including equipment to support inclusion of disabled participants)
• Travel costs for participants on low incomes and/or living in rural communities
• Approaches to recruit and retain volunteers and young leaders
• Training to support inclusive delivery (e.g., trauma-informed practice, disability inclusion) and/or coach education qualifications.
• Workforce costs, including coaches, sessional staff and volunteer expenses
• Support for local clubs to help children and young people access local sport (e.g., open days, club fees)
• PVG application costs for volunteers and deliverers

Funding available

Clubs and organisations are encouraged to start developing ideas now. The Active Moray Working Group has agreed that applications can request up to £7,500.

Club Accreditation Scheme

Any sport clubs applying will be required to complete the club accreditation process with Moray Council. This is not applicable to other organisations such as NGBs.