The Youth Scotland Rural Activate Fund offers grants of up to £2000 to support rural groups to offer sport and physical activities for young people (aged 5 – 25 years old). Supported by sportscotland’s 2026 Summer of Sport, activities can start in late Summer 2026 and continue through to end March 2027.

Funds can be used for activities which create safe, fun and inclusive opportunities for young people to participate in sport and physical activities within their youth groups and to build links with local sports clubs, community sports hubs and other providers. Examples might include taster sessions, holiday programmes and/or regular weekly activities tailored to local needs and interests as well as travel costs, equipment and kit to be used within programmes of activities, and additional sessional or specialist staff (beyond core staffing).

Youth Scotland will work with successful groups to map local provision, make connections with their local Community Sports Hub Officer and support young people to access progression pathways.

Applications must be submitted before Monday 3 August 2026.

Please note: to be eligible for this fund, groups must have an active membership with Youth Scotland.

For further information, please visit the Youth Scotland website.