Sport grants

The Into Sports Fund makes awards towards the development and promotion of sports groups and sporting events throughout the city.  The main criteria for receiving funding is that the organisation have the following:

1. a formal constitution
2. audited accounts
3. are city based.

Please note however, the fund does NOT cover the following:

1. capital projects, i.e. building works, refurbishment etc.
2. individuals
3. travel, competition or accommodation expenses
4. purchase of vehicles.

Applications should be made in December for the forthcoming financial year.  These are assessed at the beginning of the year and funds are allocated from April onwards.

All grant applications to the Council are required broadly to contribute to one of the following City Plan objectives:

1. Making Community planning a reality
2. Moving towards an inclusive society
3. Making Edinburgh a safer and healthier place
4. Securing prosperity and managing growth
5. Delivering better Education, Training and Lifelong Learning
6. Development of a quality and sustainable environment.

For further information contact the Sports Development Officer, Business Centre C1, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, EH8 8BG .  Tel: 0131 529 7970 e-mail Sport Development

Information on other funding opportunities:

1. Local Development Committee Grants represents a significant fund for supporting the modernising of Council activity in local areas.  In particular, the resources available provide an effective mechanism for securing greater community involvement in the Community Planning process.  Within this overall context, there are various opportunities to engage with community groups and local organisations, and to undertake one-off projects that address local needs. Further information from our grants page

2. Scottish Sports Aid receives council support to help them assist young talented sports people from Edinburgh by assisting them with their training, travel and competition costs.  All enquiries must go through the appropriate Governing Body of Sport.  SSA is located at 76 Constitution Street, Edinburgh EH6 6RP, tel: 0131 555 4584.

3. Awards For All is a lottery grants programme aimed at local communities.  Awards of £500 - £5000 are made towards projects costing up to £10,000.   Applicants are expected to contribute something in cash and/or in kind towards the costs of their project.  For further information contact: Sport Scotland or hotline on 0845 600 2040.

Sport Relief Grants Programme will distribute £304,000 of money raised during Sport Relief 2004 between now and December 2006.  Payments will be made in the form of small grants to groups and organisations throughout Scotland which use sport to tackle the exclusion and isolation experienced by the poorest and most disadvantaged communities.  Application Forms and further information can be downloaded from Scottish Community Foundation’s website or can be emailed or posted on request.  Contact Scottish Community Foundation, Suit 3.4, Turnbury House, 175 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2LB, tel: 0141 225 6670. Email Scottish Community Foundation.