Local organisations urged to submit Expression of Interest for sports funding
Friday 21 February 2025
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest applications from local sports clubs and organisations for their new Amateur and Grassroots Sporting Organisations Improvement Fund, which has launched today.
Council is committed to supporting opportunities that enhance the physical, mental, and emotional health of its citizens. This grants fund aims to support the development of sporting facilities to increase access, boost participation, and elevate standards of sporting excellence.
The funding will be allocated to enhance and extend the value and lifespan of clubs and organisations facilities - with the aim of increasing participation, improving user experience and supporting performance development.
Applications are a 2-stage process and as part of the first stage, Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) to access capital funding support for sporting organisations that lease or own their facilities.
Proposed capital projects must be situated within the Borough and have a minimum value of £10,000. There is no upper value for the project - provided the organisation can secure all the necessary funding above the maximum allocated by Council. Grants will support 50% of the capital costs with the maximum grant available £50,000.
Funding can be used for:
- Building work - new build, phased development, extensions, reconfiguring room layouts to facilitate development
- Groundworks - paths, seating, fencing
- Equipment which can be defined as Capital on a financial balance sheet
- And 10% of the grant can be claimed to support administration costs such as architectural fees and tender advertising.
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, said: “This grants scheme provides an excellent opportunity for local clubs and organisations to draw down funding to improve and enhance their facilities – ultimately benefitting users and increasing participation.
“We encourage all eligible organisations to take advantage of this opportunity to help improve their facilities.”
For further information or to request an Expression of Interest application pack email: regenerationgrants@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Expressions of Interest must be returned by 5pm on 10 March 2025.