Funding is available to clubs through the annual Sports Forum Grant and Capital Grant Scheme. Both grants are managed by Sports Development.

Further information on grants and making an application is available by emailing the team at: sportsdevelopment@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Sports Forum Grants

Sports Forum Grants are now available for 2024/2025 to affiliated Sports Forum members.

The various funding streams available include the following:

Anniversary - Application/Guidelines - Grant value up to £750.
Club Travel and Accommodation - Application/Guidelines - Grant value up to £500.
Coach Education - Application/Guidelines - Grant value up to £500.
Equipment - Application/Guidelines - Grant value up to £1000.
Event - Application/Guidelines - Grant value up to £1000.
Goldcard - Application/Guidelines - Access to Council Leisure facilities at reduced rates.
Individual Travel and Accommodation - Application/Guidelines - Grant value up to £500.
Schools Clubs Pathway - Application/Guidelines - Grant value up to £500.
Seeding - Application/Guidelines - Grant value up to £250.

Sports Forum Grants are only available to Sports Forum members who have been affiliated for a minimum of three months prior to application. £45,000 has been allocated for 2024/2025 financial year, application forms and guidance notes for each grant are available:

By emailing sportsdevelopment@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Contacting Sports Development on 07741 235231/0300 0133333 ext.40338
Online at www.leisureardsandnorthdown.com/sports-development/funding
Sports Development, Londonderry Park, Newtownards BT23 8SG

Capital Grant Scheme

The Sports Development Capital Grant Programme provides financial assistance to eligible Sports Clubs for the delivery of capital projects and the purchase of capital equipment. ‘Capital Expenditure’ is defined as expenditure for purchase, improvement, restoration and construction of an asset directly related to the applicant organisation. It should have ‘physical substance’ i.e. be a tangible asset that can be listed on an asset register or a company’s balance sheet (e.g. equipment, buildings) for use in the delivery of an organisation’s activities; and it should have a useful life of more than one year.

The Council has set aside £45,000 for 2024/25 financial year and can award up to 50% of eligible capital costs with a maximum award of £5,000 in respect of any one project. Following grant assessment and allocations and if there is funding remaining, Council may consider awarding grants of more than £5,000 should the need be identified and in merit order.

Capital Grants are now open for 2024/2025. Deadline for submission is July 29th 2024 for assessment.

Application Process
Download an Interactive form by clicking here - Capital Grant Form and Guidance Notes

Please submit forms to Sportsdevelopment@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk