Bursaries for Sport and Leisure Coaches and Officials

Bursary Description

Bursaries are available to support aspiring coaches and officials to achieve coaching/officiating qualifications.

Applications for support of up to £250 are open to individuals coaching or officiating at the following levels:

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

Download Guidance Notes

Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Bursaries for Coaches and Officials 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 further information or if you have any queries, please contact the MORE team:

E: more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

T: 0300 123 1580

Call Number	Opens	Closes	Council Approval/notification of outcome
1	1 April 26	31 May 26	July 26
2	1 June 26	31 July 26	September 26
3	1 August 26	31 October 26	December 26
4	1 November 26	31 December 26	February 27
5 (Subject to available budget)	1 January 27	28 February 27	April 27