Energy Saving Grant

What is the Energy Saving Grant?

The Energy Saving Grant helps sports clubs in Wales make improvements that lower energy costs and make their buildings more efficient.

You can apply for up to £25,000 to improve your clubhouse or changing rooms and reduce your running costs.

What can you get funding for?

You can apply for funding for:

• Solar panels and storage batteries
• Insulation (walls, roofs, etc.)
• New windows and doors
• Lighting (not including floodlights or lighting for playing areas)
• Better heating and hot water systems (not for catering-only purposes)
• Sustainable water systems (e.g rainwater harvesting / boreholes)

Here's more information about the things you can get funding for.

Want funding for something else? Check out our other grants.

When can you apply?

Applications open on Thursday 21 May 2026, 10am. Submit an Expression of Interest as soon as possible (no later than TBC) and if you're eligible you’ll be invited to Stage 1 of the application.

Stage 1

Tell us about your club, what upgrades you want to make, and how much funding you need.

• Open: Thursday 21 May 2026, 10am
• Close: Wednesday 1 July 2026, 3pm

Stage 2

If invited, complete your application. You’ll need an energy survey to guide you on what you need funding for.

• Open: Wednesday 2 July 2026, 10am
• Close: Wednesday 7 October 2026, 3pm

If your application is unsuccessful at this stage, Sport Wales will pay 50% of your energy survey cost.

Who can apply?

You can apply if:

• You’re a not-for-profit sports club or community group in Wales
• You own your building or have at least 7 years remaining on your lease
• Your project hasn’t started yet
• You can start the project by 31 March 2026
• You can finish it within 12 months of getting the grant
• You can pay at least 20% of the project costs (this includes the energy survey)

How to apply?

1. Complete the Expression of Interest form as soon as possible
2. Get a response within 2 working days
3. Complete your Stage 1 application form by 25 June 2025, 3pm
4. If invited, book and complete an energy survey. We will help you with this.
5. Use your survey to help guide your application
6. Complete your full application by 1 October 2025

You can apply in English or Welsh – both will be treated equally. 

Read our terms and conditions for grants before applying.

How is funding awarded?

• Grants are up to £25,000
• Applications with the biggest impact will be prioritised.
• Your club must pay at least 20% of the total cost (incudes the energy survey cost)

Need help?

We’re here to support you. If you have any questions or need help, you can contact us:

Email: [javascript protected email address]
Phone: 0300 3003102 (Monday to Friday: 10am - 12:30pm and 1:15pm – 4pm)
Existing Applications: Log in to access your application.