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Sporting Grants 2025-26

The Active Schools & Community Sport service is responsible on behalf of West Lothian Council for the administration of the Sporting Grant Awards Scheme.

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Successful applications will be those that demonstrate a targeted approach to one or more of the following areas:  

  • Tackling Inequalities;
  • Development of Volunteers and Young Leaders;
  • Enabling the Inactive to be More Active; and
  • Collaborative Working and Governance.

Applications should be linked to a club, a Community Sport Hub (CSH) or club partnership development plan that details costs, delivery model and projected impacts. If successful, a follow-up report to show how you have applied the sporting grant will be required.

Only Active Assured accredited clubs, recognised CSHs and club partnerships can apply to the Sporting Grant Awards Scheme.

For more detailed information on the criteria please read the following document carefully before you begin working on an application Sporting Grant Awards Scheme criteria 2025-26 (PDF, 135 KB)(opens new window).

For further information contact Active West Lothian or email your dedicated Community Sport Coordinator if known.

How to apply

We recommend that you discuss your proposal with one of the team prior to submitting an application. When working on an application please be aware that, once you have started the process using the online form, the information cannot be saved. Due to this we recommend you have all the necessary details and documents to hand when you begin completing the form. A copy of all the questions contained within the online application form which will help you to identify what you need to prepare in advance can be found in the following document Sporting Grant Application Form Questions 2025-26 (PDF, 192 KB)(opens new window).

The application process is currently open with a closing date of Sunday 2 November and the online form can be accessed here.

West Lothian Trust for People with Disabilities

This small fund supports disabled individuals who have been selected to represent their sport at a national or international level.  Please contact Active West Lothian for more information.