A £100,000 funding package to remove barriers to sport for young people has been launched in Fife.

Grants of up to £5000 are open to sports clubs, charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in the new ‘Summer of Sport Fund’ to help more children and young people get active locally. Up to 40 local organisations could benefit.

The fund is delivered by Fife Council and sportscotland, and will provide grants to organisations that can widen access or create free or low-cost sporting and physical activity opportunities for young people aged from three to 26.

It forms part of a wider £840,000 investment secured for Fife through the Scottish Government-backed Summer of Sport 2026 programme, which is increasing participation in sport and tackling barriers that prevent young people from getting active.

A £100,000 funding package to remove barriers to sport for young people has been launched in Fife. (Pic: Contributed)

placeholder image — A £100,000 funding package to remove barriers to sport for young people has been launched in Fife. (Pic: Contributed)

Councillor Linda Erskine, spokesperson for communities and leisure, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for Fife-based sports clubs, charities and community organisations to access funding that will directly benefit our local children and young people.

“We know that cost, transport and access can all be barriers to taking part in sport. This funding will help local groups create opportunities close to home, making it easier for more young people to get active, try something new and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that sport can bring."

The Summer of Sport 2026 programme builds on the excitement surrounding a landmark year for sport, including the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and the FIFA World Cup 2026. For further information, visit https://active.fife.scot/summerofsport