TRAVEL
FUNDING
SUPPORTIN SPORT Funding 2026
APPLICATIONS FOR TRAVEL 2026 ARE OPEN 5 JANUARY – 1 FEBRUARY FOR SPORT ORGANISATIONS
We’re thrilled to announce the re-launch of our Travel funding for 2026— supporting sport organisation’s ability to strengthen opportunities for their athletes to compete and train off-island. The Travel funding aims to support the development of Jersey athletes and teams by providing financial support to access high-quality training and compete at advanced levels that Jersey cannot provide.
With up to £270,000 available, thanks to funding from the Government of Jersey, we’re committed to helping local sport organisations break barriers, broaden horizons, and showcase Jersey talent on bigger, off-island stages.
Whether athletes or teams are competing in higher-level competition or training development opportunities, this funding is here to support sport organisations in making off-island travel possible.
Who is it for?
Travel funding is available to:
√ Volunteer-led sport clubs, groups or organisations
√ Local sport governing bodies or associations
√ Profit-making sport or physical activity providers
These funding opportunities are not available to:
Χ Individuals
Χ Non-Jersey based organisations
Χ Local organisations who support individuals outside of Jersey
To be eligible to apply for Travel funding, all applicants must complete Jersey Sport’s Safe and Sustainable Sport Health Check:
SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE SPORT HEALTH CHECK
Timelines
Applications for Travel funding will be available within one round during 2026.
Application Timeline:
5 JAN – 1 FEB Open for applications
2 FEB – 27 FEB Review of applications
27 FEB Communication of awards
MARCH Distribution of awards
Project Timeline:
All funding for Travel must be completed between January – December 2026
Funding opportunities and application process
Travel funding supports local sport organisations by providing financial assistance toward off-island travel costs. Its aim is to help amateur athletes develop by enabling access to higher-level training and competition opportunities than what is available in Jersey.
What can be funded:
√ All funding must be used solely for the purposes of off-island sport travel during 2026. This can include the costs of Boats, Flights, Coaches, Car Hire, Trains, Accommodation etc.
√ Supported activities should be of a higher level of training or competition than is available on-island.
√ Travel should be deemed necessary to support the development of an athlete and team, with a clear alignment to a recognised pathway and/or development plan.
√ Athletes should be considered amateur athletes, who train or compete without renumeration from external sources, such as a professional contract.
√ Travel can support an appropriate number of individuals performing a necessary function, e.g. a coach, parent or chaperone travelling with a junior athlete who would be unable to travel alone.
What is not funded:
× Travel insurance costs
× Other travel requirements for sport (i.e. Coach upskilling or similar).
× Refreshments (i.e. Food and drink)
× Kit or clothing for travel
× Additional activities whilst travelling that are outside the scope of higher level of training or competition
× Backdated funding for travel completed in 2025 or earlier.
Application Process
Before beginning your online application for any of our SUPPORTIN SPORT funding opportunities, your sport organisation will need to:
- Log in to our MEMBERS AREA (or register for an account if you don’t already have one).
- Select ‘Apply for a Grant’ to access our SmartSimple grants management system.
- Complete and submit the Safe and Sustainable Sport Health Check.
- Make an application through the ‘Funding Opportunities’ section on your SmartSimple homepage.
Reporting
As a condition of award for all successful applicants, sport organisations will be required to engage with the Jersey Sport Team throughout the project, providing progress updates and assurance of safe and sustainable delivery. Sport organisations will be required to report on the impact of the fund’s investment in the development of their sport at the end of the calendar year.
Sport organisations must satisfactorily meet all reporting requirements to access future funding opportunities with Jersey Sport.
Jersey Sport may withhold up to 25% of an award until all reporting requirements are met.
Drop-in sessions and support
Jersey Sport will be holding a series of drop-in support sessions for sport organisations to learn more about our 2026 funding opportunities. These sessions are an opportunity to:
- Understand the application process and eligibility
- Learn about awarding and reporting requirements
- Ask specific questions and get advice directly from the Jersey Sport team
No booking is required – just drop in.
January 2026
Date Time Venue
Thursday 8 16:00-18:00 Jersey Sport Office (Boardroom)
Wednesday 14 12:00-14:00 Santander Work Café (Buenos Aires Room)
Thursday 22 16:00-18:00 Jersey Sport Office (Boardroom)
Tuesday 27 12:00-14:00 Santander Work Café (Buenos Aires Room)
We would strongly encourage all potential applicants come and chat to our team before applying. Jersey Sport is passionate about taking a collaborative approach, providing guidance through to project delivery.
If you would like to arrange an informal meeting to discuss your ideas or application, please contact us at: grants@jerseysport.je.