Frequently Asked Questions

The Ghana Sports Fund is a statutory body established by Act 1159 of Parliament, passed on 29th December, 2025. It provides structured, sustainable financing for sports development across all 16 regions of Ghana, covering athlete development, infrastructure, coaching, and grassroots programmes.

The Fund operates under the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and is governed by a 11-member Board of Directors chaired by Prof. Koryoe Anim-Wright. The day-to-day operations are managed by Administrator, Ghana Sports Fund Dr. David Kofi Wuaku.

The Fund is financed through multiple sources: parliamentary allocations, sports lottery proceeds, 10% of sports betting taxes (Gaming Commission), 5% of gate proceeds from sporting events, 2% of sponsorship proceeds, corporate donations, and international partnerships (e.g. FIFA Forward Programme). GCB Bank PLC is the official collecting bank.

Individual athletes, sports federations, schools, community organisations, coaches, and sports-related institutions can apply. Applicants must be based in Ghana and demonstrate how funds will be used for sports development.

Applications are reviewed within 14-Day Review. The process includes an initial eligibility check, committee review, and board evaluation. Approved applicants are notified by email and funds are disbursed through GCB Bank PLC.

All recognised sports disciplines are eligible, including Olympic and non-Olympic sports, team and individual sports, combat sports, aquatics, and Paralympic sports. There are currently 50+ recognised sports federations in Ghana.

You can donate via bank transfer to the Ghana Sports Fund account at GCB Bank PLC (Independence Avenue Branch, Accra), or via Mobile Money (MTN MoMo). All donations receive an official GSF receipt.

Yes. Donations to the Ghana Sports Fund are tax-deductible under Ghana Revenue Authority guidelines. You will receive an official receipt that can be used for tax filing purposes.