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

Please note that Sports must be affiliated to a recognised governing body with the Home Countries. Visit Sport NI for more information.

The budget allocated to this grant scheme has now been fully committed, and we are no longer accepting applications.

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.

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 help with your application or the online portal, contact the Funding Unit via E. fundingunit@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or T. 0300 123 4568.

Call Number	Opens	Closes	Council Approval/Notification of outcome
1	1st April 26	31 May 26	July 26