Grassroots sport facilities across Wales receive funding boost

Daniel Bevan - Editor

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More than 60 community sports projects across Wales are benefiting from new and upgraded grassroots facilities under a UK Government investment programme aimed at improving access, health and community participation.

A total of 64 projects have been awarded funding through the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme in 2025/26, supporting developments such as all-weather pitches, floodlighting, modern changing facilities and community hubs.

The scheme prioritises poorer areas, with at least half of all funding going to the 30% most deprived communities in the UK.

The projects are designed to improve accessibility and sustainability while encouraging wider participation beyond football.

At least 40% of funded schemes must offer a multi-sport programme, including activities such as rugby, cricket and basketball.

Alongside the current awards, the UK Government has announced allocations for a further £5.735 million of funding for Wales in 2026/27, part of a £400 million UK-wide package launched in June 2025.

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said: “Grassroots sport is at the heart of communities throughout Wales, providing opportunities for children and adults and also bringing significant health and social benefits.

“From Rhondda to Wrexham the UK Government has invested in dozens of new facilities to help local clubs with their fantastic work in communities and in developing the next generation of young sportspeople.

“I encourage many more to apply for the new funding we have made available.”

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: “This is sport delivering for the nation.

“Every pound we invest in grassroots facilities is a pound that takes pressure off our NHS, supports mental and physical health, and opens doors for new community members to benefit from sport – like women and girls who’ve been shut out for too long.

“We’re supporting communities that have made do with run-down pitches and crumbling changing rooms for years.

“This government is turning that around – building the facilities that get people active, bring communities together, and nurture the next generation of sporting talent.”

FAW chief executive Noel Money said: “We’re delighted to share details of the projects that have been supported this year alongside additional funding awarded that will enable the development of new facilities.

“We look forward to working with UK Government and partners to deliver quality and impactful facilities in targeted communities across Wales.”

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