Support for Sport

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Large Development Support for Sport Grants

Eligible sports activity

To be eligible to apply for this funding, your application should include:

  • sport science support

  • outreach programmes

  • coach mentoring

  • creation of partnerships

  • crime diversion

  • inclusive working with excluded or underrepresented groups

Essential requirements ​

In your application, you will need:

  • a strong three-year (current) Club Development Plan.

  • evidence that programme applied for is linked to SDP

  • evidence that project is sustainable and will continue to contribute to the club's development plan

  • measurable targets  

  • to ensure your application requires links to GB’s plan and letter of support from governing body

How much you can apply for

  • maximum award is £5,000

  • 80 per cent payment is paid upfront

  • 20 per cent on providing end-of-event report form and original receipts

    Small Development Support for Sport Grants

    Eligible sports activity

    • Coach education

    • Kick start – new clubs or sections

    • Equipment grants

    • Try-it events

    • Club development

    • Sports festivals or development events

    How much your club can apply for

    • 75 per cent of eligible costs up to a maximum of £1,500

    • Equipment grant of £250 (within three years)

    • 80 per cent payment upfront

    • 20 per cent on production of end of event report form and original receipts

    • Cap on medals and marketing of £200 each

    Hospitality grants

    Eligible hospitality activity

    • Hospitality linked to large sporting events in Belfast

    • Must bring in a minimum of 50 guests from outside Northern Ireland

    • Assessed on

      • Tourism – number of visitors

      • Bednights

      • Media coverage

    How much your club can apply for

    Maximum award of £3,000 based on the number of visitors to Belfast from outside Northern Ireland.

    • More than 50 visitors but less than 100 visitors: £1,000 maximum eligible

    • More than 100 visitors but less than 200 visitors: £2,000 maximum eligible

    • More than 200 visitors: £3,000 maximum

    Events where possible should take place in City Hall. If this venue is not available, events must take place in Belfast.

Sporting Individual Grants

Eligible sports activity

  • Applications from recognised sports governing bodies on behalf of:

    • individuals and people playing “team sports” that meet the recognised governing body criteria.

  • To financially assist talented athletes on the international stage.

  • Grants to assist towards expenses for preparation, training and competition’s recognised by their governing body.

  • Individuals must be on GB’s High Performance Squads or equivalent in an Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Sport.

How much you can apply for

  • The maximum award is £1,000 towards out-of-pocket expenses

  • Excludes day-to-day living costs, membership or insurance, equipment and salaries