Sport and Leisure Capital Grant

Grant Description

Capital grants are available to local sports clubs for:

Development of new facilities or the enhancement of existing facilities. Council can offer funding of up to £20k for projects costing in excess of £40k and if successful, applications can only be made once every three years.
Technical assistance (e.g. feasibility studies and business cases). Council can offer funding of up to £10k.

It is advisable to contact Council's Funding Unit before submitting an application for this grant: E. fundingunit @antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or T. 0300 123 4568

Download Guidance Notes

Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Sport and Leisure Capital Grants 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
Grant Information Sessions

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council deliver grants and funding information sessions in April, July and October to offer guidance and support to those looking to submit an application.

Details of the next upcoming workshops and how to book.
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