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Athletes Grants

Bursary Description

Bursaries are available for elite and aspiring high performers who are competing (or have the potential to compete) at the highest level in their sport.

Applications for support of up to £1,000 are open to people competing individually or as part of a team at the following levels: Provincial; National at elite level; International at elite level; Veterans / Masters.

Application Guidance Notes

Download Guidance Notes

Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Bursaries for Athletes Application Guidance Notes (pdf document).

Please ensure you have read and understand the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Grants and Funding Policy prior to submitting an application.
Important Dates

Call One
Open Date: 1 April 2025
Closing Date: 31 May 2025
Notification of Outcome: July 2025

Call Two
Open Date: 1 June 2025
Closing Date: 31 July 2025
Notification of Outcome: September 2025

Call Three
Open Date: 1 August 2025
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Notification of Outcome: December 2025

Call Four
Open Date: 1 November 2025
Closing Date: 31 December 2025
Notification of Outcome: February 2026

Call Five
Open Date: 1 January 2026
Closing Date: 28 February 2026
Notification of Outcome: April 2026
Grant Information Sessions
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council deliver grants and funding workshops in April, July and October to offer guidance and support to those looking to submit an application.

Details of the next upcoming workshops:
- Monday 7 April in the Yarn Suite, Mossley Mill @2pm
- Tuesday 8 April in the Steeple Suite, ACC @10am
- Wednesday 9 April via Teams @7pm
To book a session E. cpbs@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or T. 028 90 340100
Contact Us

For further information or if you have any queries, please contact the MORE team:

E: more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

T: 0300 123 1580

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