Mid and East Antrim Borough Council: Sports Clubs

Overview

In order for clubs to be eligible to apply for a grant they must fall into one of the categories defined by SportNI as a sport.

Groups are permitted to apply for only two grants (individuals one grant) from the following categories per financial year:

Seeding/new groups (maximum funding up to £300)

Groups making an application for a seeding grant for a new group will be considered for funding to cover running costs for the first year which may include initial outlay costs and administration.

In order to be eligible under this category groups should be established for not more than one year.

Equipment (50% funding up to a maximum of £2,000)

Grants will be considered for the purchase of sports equipment (excluding items of personal clothing/equipment e.g. kit, gum shields) for general club use at a junior, senior or veteran level.

The equipment must be directly related to the main activities of the group.

Coaching courses and First Aid training (maximum funding up to £1,000 for clubs, or maximum funding up to £250 for individuals)

Sports clubs and individuals who wish to improve their coaching and first aid capacity through attendance at courses.

Clubs/individual must be based in the Council area or affiliated to a club in the Council area; must be involved in the chosen sport in an amateur capacity; and be recognised by SportNI.

Public Liability Insurance (maximum funding up to £300)

Financial assistance is available for groups when obtaining either annual or ad-hoc public liability insurance)