Get Active Glasgow Fund

Eligible applicants must be:

·       Constituted community clubs

·       Community sports hubs

·       Organisations based within the Glasgow City Council boundary delivering sport and physical activity opportunities

Ineligible applicants include:

·       Individuals or sole traders

·       For-profit organisations

·       Unconstituted groups

·       National Governing Bodies

·       Schools

·       Organisations based outside the Glasgow City Council boundary

Funding can be used for a wide range of activities that promote physical activity, with a focus on new initiatives that reduce barriers and engage underserved groups.

Eligible costs include:

·       Sports Equipment

·       Coach and Volunteer Training

·       Facility Hire and Minor Facility Improvements

·       Transport Costs

·       Event Delivery Costs

·       Coaching Fees and Expenses

·       Membership Subsidies and Hardship Support

The fund cannot support:

• Community groups and organisations based outside Glasgow City Council boundary
• Projects or costs that have already commenced (retrospective funding)
• Activities that have already received funding from another source
• Large Scale Building Works
• General running costs, including staff salaries or ongoing facility expenses
• Any expenditure incurred before a formal grant decision is issued

All application will be considered but we want to see projects that are based on need and clearly identify the role of the funding to get more people active.

Projects that establish new activity and target underserved groups, noted below, will be prioritised.

·       Children and Young People

·       People from ethnically diverse backgrounds. 

·       LGBTQI+ communities

·       Communities facing financial hardship (SIMD 1 and 2)  

·       Women and Girls

·       People with Disabilities  

·       Older Adults

·       People with long-term health conditions

·       Inactive People

To apply for the Get Active Glasgow Fund:

1. Read the Information and eligibility document thoroughly
2. Prepare your information in advance using the Step-by-step application guide. Please note that you cannot save progress in the online form but it has been simplified for ease of completion. 
3. Complete the online application form, providing details of your project, budget and expected impact
4. Attach supporting documents:

-          Governing Document (e.g. Constitution)

-          Proof of suitable bank account (e.g. bank statement in the organisation’s name)

Applications must be submitted via the online application form on this page

Applications are reviewed monthly by our funding panel. Submit by the end of each month to be considered.

Decisions will be communicated within three weeks of the deadline.

Applications are assessed based on:

·       Impact - Who will benefit for the project?

·       Community Need – Does the project address a clear gap?

·       Sustainability – Will the initiative have lasting benefits?

·       Inclusivity – Does it engage underrepresented groups?

·       Link to Active Glasgow – The Physical Activity and Sport Strategy for Glasgow

As part of the application process, all applicants must provide:

• Evidence of the organisation’s governance structure (e.g. constitution or legal status)
• Proof of a suitable club/organisation Bank Account

And there is an expectation your organisation will have the following documents in place:

• Appropriate Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups policy and procedures
• Appropriate insurance cover for all activities being delivered

All successful applicants must:

• Spend awarded funding within 12 months of the grant being issued

• Submit a written Project Report upon completion of the project, including the following information:
  • Photographs of the project in action
  • Testimonials from participants, parents or organisation members

• Encourage participants to complete an anonymous online survey which will track physical activity levels, experiences and demographic information
• Share regular updates on social media

Project Reports will be submitted via an online form provided by Glasgow Life. We will use feedback and reporting data to assess the overall success of the fund and ensure continued community benefit.