Clubs can apply for an Energy Saving Grant of up to £25,000 which can be used towards the cost of energy-saving measures such as the installation of solar panels or better insulation.

The new grants can also be used for installing energy efficient LED lighting and motion sensors, improving heating and hot water systems, as well as sustainable water sourcing.

“We want to help support strong sustainable clubs so that they can continue to benefit the communities they serve by providing affordable activities. Sports clubs that run premises continue to feel the effects of the cost of living crisis, so we’re really pleased to be able to support their ideas for reducing their energy consumption which could save them significant amounts of money in both the short and long term,” said Brian Davies, CEO of Sport Wales.

“We have a total pot of funding worth £1m for these grants and are confident that the return on investment will be several times that amount in terms of financial savings for clubs.”