Supporting athletes

Wiltshire is proud of its talented sports people and recognises that support to help them achieve at the top level of their sport is invaluable. To this end Wiltshire Council hosts the annual fundraising event, the Wiltshire business and sports gala dinner to raise funds for our grant programme that includes:

Elite athlete grant - Closed

A grant of £1,000 is available to any Wiltshire athlete who completes at either a national or international level in either an Olympic/Paralympic sport, or any sport recognised by Sport England, see the list Sport England: Sports and governing bodies that we recognise (opens new window).

Funding can be used to access training and competitive opportunities, purchase equipment, or cover transport costs incurred for events in the UK and abroad. This grant is now opened for applications.

If you have applied to the most recent round please note that the grant panel will meet shortly to allocate the funding. After which all the applicants will be notified of the results by email.

2025 Elite Athlete grant recipients (PDF, 576 KB)(opens new window)

Sports scholarship grant - Closed

A grant of £500 is available to any Wiltshire athlete aged between 8 and 18 years old who completes at either a regional or national level in either an Olympic/Paralympic sport or any Sport England recognised sport, see the list Sport England: Sports and governing bodies that we recognise (opens new window).

Funding can be used to access training and competitive opportunities, purchase equipment or cover transport costs incurred for events in the UK and abroad.

If you have applied to the most recent round please note that the grant panel will meet shortly to allocate the funding. After which all applicants will be notified of the results by email.

2025 Sports Scholarship recipients (PDF, 679 KB)(opens new window)

If you have any questions about either of these grants or would like to be notified of the next open process email ffopgrants@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).

FACTS leisure centre memberships

Wiltshire Council offers free annual leisure centre membership for use of the fitness suite and pool for any Wiltshire athlete aged 16 years and over who is competing for GB at either a senior or junior level and is on a NGB development squad in either and Olympic or Paralympic sport or a sport recognised by Sport England either as an individual or as a team member.

Younger applicants may be considered on a discretionary basis.

For full information on the scheme and to apply please, download the FACTS information and applications. Applications must be accompanied by a supporting reference from your NGB.

FACTS Information and application form (PDF, 355 KB)(opens new window)

If you have any questions about this scheme, email ffopgrants@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).