Support for Sport

Support for Sport

Tranche 2 of the small grants scheme is open to applications. There are three categories giving focus to Support for Sport. Funding is available to support activity taking place between 1 December 2022 and 31 March 2023.

Make an application for any of the three categories

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 you can apply for

• 75 per cent of eligible costs up to a maximum of £1500
• 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 the city
• Must bring in a minimum of 50 guests from outside Northern Ireland
• Assessed on
  • Tourism – number of visitors
  • Bednights
  • Media coverage

How much you 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 however if not available must take place within 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