Healthy and Active Fund
The Healthy & Active Fund (HAF) is a new programme managed
and delivered in partnership by Sport Wales, the Welsh Government
and Public Health Wales. The Fund seeks to improve people's
mental and physical health by enabling active lifestyles. Its
aims are to:
- Sustainably increase the physical activity of those who are
currently sedentary or have very low levels of activity.
- Improve levels of mental well-being by promoting social
interactions and increasing or improving access to spaces and
places for physical activity.
Applications must demonstrate how the
'5 Ways of Working' of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act
have shaped and driven the project. Statutory and non-statutory
bodies and organisations that have the structure and capacity to
deliver the objectives of the Healthy & Active Fund can
apply. All projects will need to involve a range of partners
in their design and delivery but there must be a minimum of two
organisations from different sectors and the lead body must be from
the Third or Public sector.
A total of £5million of revenue funding is available over the
three financial years -£2m in 2019-20,£2m in 2020-21 and £1m in
2021-22. Potential applicants should be aware that the HAF
will provide grant funding for 3 financial years which will be
tapered in the final year. Only projects that demonstrate they can
be funded into the third year and beyond or will leave a legacy
that will sustain the project activity beyond the third year will
be considered.
Funding will not be awarded to:
- fund activity that generates profit for the benefit of private
owners, shareholders or co-operative members;
- run grant schemes - mechanisms for distributing grant funding
for project delivery should be set out clearly in your proposal and
procurement used where relevant;
- any project that cannot evidence that the permissions and
consents have been obtained before the project commences, where
applicable;
- any Third sector lead partner who is not financially viable and
legally constituted;
- support any activity that the Welsh Government or UK Government
is already supporting through contracted programmes, legislation or
direct delivery;
- support activity that duplicates existing provision or
displaces funds.
How to apply
How to apply
1. Read the Call
for Applications and Fund Guidance which provides full
and detailed information about whether you and your project will be
eligible, and the process for applying.
2. Consider whether one of our other grants, such as Community
Chest or Development Grant might be
more appropriate.
3. If you think your project meets the Eligibility Criteria and
Funding Criteria set out in the Call for Applications and Fund
Guidance, submit your request for an Expression of Interest
Application Form (EoI) to hafexpressions@sport.wales
Upon receiving your request for an EoI Application Form, you
will be asked for some basic information about your project.
After submitting the information, you will be sent a link to the
online EoI form.
Before submitting your EoI application, we strongly advise you
to consult with your local public health team, Sport Wales liaison
officer, local authority or university, as appropriate, who might
be able to offer some helpful advice or guidance.
Further Information
The information shared at our roadshows is now available on
Yammer. The site also provides you with the chance to connect
with other people and organisations to share views, ideas and to
explore potential collaborations.
Please visit the site at:
https://www.yammer.com/test-haf/#/threads/company?type=general&view=all
