Support for Sport

People playing sport Sports clubs and community organisations can apply for financial help through our Support for Sport grant scheme.

If successful, the money can be used to improve facilities, train coaching staff, buy new equipment, hold events or try out a new initiative or activity.

Support for Sport also helps to fund major sports events held in Belfast, like the Irish Indoor Athletics Championships and the All-Ireland Corporate Games.

There are five 'types' of funding available:
Please note that clubs must have a full constitution to be eligible for Support for Sport funding.

Contact information

For queries about the Support for Sport scheme, call us on 028 9027 0515 or email
supportforsport@belfastcity.gov.uk

For queries about event funding only, call us on 028 9027 0345 or email
events@belfastcity.gov.uk


Sport NI Awards for Sport programme

If you're a sports club seeking funding, check out Sport NI's Awards for Sport programme.

The scheme offers grants from £1,000 to £10,000 and aims to increase participation in sport, especially among under-represented groups such as women, older people and those with a disability.

For more information, visit the Sport NI website