Sportsmatch

Sportsmatch is an award scheme that supports grass roots sport projects that encourage participation at community level, especially youth groups. In Scotland, Sportsmatch is funded by the Scottish Government and administered by sportscotland.

What is the funding for?
Sportsmatch matches commercial business sponsorship on a £ for £ basis and has three primary objectives:

1. to encourage businesses to sponsor community sports
2. to foster lasting partnerships between business and community sport
3. to further develop and improve community access to sport through quality business sponsorships

Sponsored projects should aim to include either increased participation at the grass roots level, new or enhanced activities, or activities that provide links to the local community and ensure long term benefits.

Priority will be given to revenue projects (e.g. coaching, competition, facilities hire) over capital projects (e.g. cricket playing surfaces).

How much money is available?

Awards start at a minimum of £500 and go up to £10,000 per project.

Who can apply?
Any not-for-profit group such as a sports club, local authority, governing body of sport, school etc. can apply.

When to apply
They have recently introduced a rolling programme for applications to allow clubs more flexibility with decisions being made within 6 weeks.

How to apply
To find out more and to download the application forms and guidance sheets. visit the website

Key words: sport, sport sponsorship, club sport.