SPORT ACTIVATION
FUNDING

Increasing Participation funding supports sport organisations by providing financial assistance for projects that aim to grow participation and engagement in sport and physical activity. Its purpose is to help clubs, associations and businesses attract and retain participants, particularly from underrepresented groups, and to support the development of inclusive and sustainable opportunities for Jersey’s sporting community.

Up to £150,000 will be allocated in 2026 to support projects under the Increasing Participation and Sport Workforce Development funding streams.

What can be funded:

√ Initiatives that target an increase in participation aligned to your organisation’s development plan (i.e. open days, taster sessions, or recreational programmes).

√ New projects that provide opportunities for islanders who are underrepresented in your sport to be active, for example teenagers, females or participants with a disability.

√ Projects that establish or develop better player/athlete programme.

√ Services that provide direct support to launch projects that increase participation, such as facility hire, marketing materials or essential equipment or kit.

√ Initiatives and projects delivered by sport organisations who are charitable, not-for-profit and profit making

What is not funded:

× Ongoing facility hire.

× Initiatives that have previously been self-sufficient.

× Prizes, medals or other non-essential promotional items.

× Annual maintenance or general wear and tear costs for facilities or equipment.

× Refreshments, food and/or drinks.

× Travel.

× Repeat funding for previously funded projects that show no significant progression or plans for further growth.

× Projects that deliver sport to schools, as these are supported through our SPORTIN SCHOOLS Programme. For more information and application details, please visit jerseysport.je/sport-in-schools.

Sport Workforce Development funding supports sport organisations by providing financial assistance (up to 75% of project costs) to enhance the skills, knowledge, and expertise of coaches, officials, and volunteers. Its purpose is to open opportunities for sports workforce to complete recognised qualifications, informal upskilling opportunities and access to specialist equipment or technology, to ensure the sustainable skill levels of Jersey’s coaches, officials and volunteers.

Up to £150,000 will be allocated in 2026 to support projects under the Increasing Participation and Sport Workforce Development funding streams.

What can be funded:

√ On-island delivery of NGB/WF recognised qualifications, courses, and tutor/assessor training. This can include the costs of travel, accommodation and venue hire for the event to take place in Jersey.

√  Attainment of off-island NGB/WF recognised qualifications, courses, and tutor/assessor training. This can include the costs of travel, accommodation and other necessary associated costs for the event to be accessed outside of Jersey. Applications must clearly demonstrate why this training cannot be held on island.

√ Informal upskilling opportunities, such as in-person and online observations, seminars and training.

√ Introduction of specialist equipment and/or technology to improve coaching or officiating e.g. recording equipment for analysis.

√ Initiatives and projects delivered by sport organisations who are charitable or not-for-profit.

What is not funded:

× The purchase of clothing or kit for volunteers, officials, or coaches.

× Costs associated with ongoing or annual subscriptions or memberships.

× Refreshments, food and/or drinks.

× Support for attending events off island when the same opportunity is offered locally.

× Required equipment to support participation, including balls, bibs, and cones.

× Projects delivered by profit-making businesses.

Professional Workforce Funding supports sport organisations by providing financial assistance to grow and strengthen their workforce through employment opportunities, ensuring sustainable development and high-quality delivery of sport opportunities. The seed-funding can be used to employ appropriate roles, where there is a clear plan to expand community sport participation, improve organisational efficiency, or enhance development pathways.

Up to £150,000 will be allocated in 2026 to support projects under the Professional Workforce and Facility Development funding streams.

All successful applications will access seed-funding of up to 50% of project costs over a two-year period. Projects must align with a sport organisation’s development plan and demonstrate a sustainable future beyond the funding period.

What can be funded:

√ Seed-funding to employ appropriate workforce within charitable and not-for-profit sport organisations, who will contribute to:

• Targeted participation growth in your sport; and/or
• Improved efficiency of sport administration within your setting; and/or.
• Enhanced sport pathways for participants of all levels.

√ Roles such as:

• Coaches
• Development Officers
• Administrators

What is not funded:

× The purchase of clothing, kit or personal equipment for workforce.

× Roles that don’t contribute to the development of a sport’s strategic priorities.

× Projects without a clear plan to ensure sustainability beyond the seed-funding period.  

× Workforce positions within profit-making business.

Facility Development funding supports sport organisations by providing financial assistance to improve and upgrade their sport spaces for participants, workforce and visitors to enjoy safe, accessible and quality environments. This funding aims to ensure that facility improvements, from essential amenities to safety and accessibility upgrades, are financially achievable.

Seed-funding is available for up to 50% of project costs. Where a sport organisation is a tenant or leases the facility that is subject to development, they must be able to demonstrate that a minimum of five (5) years remain on its current tenancy or lease agreement.

Up to £150,000 will be allocated in 2026 to support projects under the Professional Workforce and Facility Development funding streams.

What can be funded:

√ Toilet facilities: Construction or enhancement of amenities, including superloos, baby changing and breast-feeding areas, accessible and family toilets, sanitary/nappy bins, and inclusive signage.

√ Changing rooms: Construction or enhancement of age- or gender-specific changing areas, installation of power outlets, mirrors or sinks, and new or upgraded shower cubicles.

√ Social spaces: Accessibility improvements (e.g. ramps), water stations, shaded areas, multi-faith reflection spaces, defibrillators and/or first aid stations.

√ Sports-specific facilities: Upgrades to ensure participant safety and sustainability and/or growth of sport offer, such as installation of appropriate flooring/surfaces for activities.

√ External lighting: Installation or replacement of fixed or portable floodlights, and safety lighting.

√ Storage facilities: Provision of new or refurbished storage containers, sheds or similar small-scale structures.

√ Initiatives and projects delivered by sports organisations who are charitable, not-for-profit and profit making.

What is not funded:

× Annual maintenance or general wear and tear costs for facilities or equipment.

× Costs associated with ongoing facility hire or routine facility development.