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ActiveSport Northern Ireland · 2026

Active Awards, Sport NI's Small Grants Programme

Quick Facts

Agency: Sport Northern Ireland
Funding: £1,000 – £10,000
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Governing Bodies of Sport (recognized by Sport Northern Ireland), Sport Clubs (affiliated to a recognized Governing Body), Charities, Parent Teacher Associations, and Community/Voluntary Groups in Northern Ireland.

About This Grant

Active Awards, Sport NI's Small Grants Programme is sponsored by Sport Northern Ireland. This small grants program is primarily aimed at grassroots community-based sport in Northern Ireland, prioritizing projects that address the under-representation in sport amongst women and girls, people with a disability, and people living in areas of greatest need.

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Active Awards, Sport NIs Small Grants Programme is now open for applications - NICHI Health Alliance - Northern Ireland Active Awards, Sport NIs Small Grants Programme is now open for applications Environment/Quality of Life Sports/Physical Activities Sports/Physical Activities Active Awards, Sport NIs Small Grants Programme is now open for applications Active Awards, Sport NIs Small Grants Programme Eligible groups can apply for grants from £1,000 – £10,000.

> Types of Initiative Funded: Sport NI have just opened up the active awards funding stream. If you follow the link http://www. sportni.

net/funding/our-funding-programmes/active-awards/ Active Awards is an exchequer funded small grants programme primarily aimed at grassroots community based sport. The programme aims to prioritise investment in sports clubs, community groups and governing bodies of sport, especially those based in areas of greatest need that will deliver increases in sports participation amongst the identified target groups.

Sport Northern Ireland’s Active Awards Programme seeks to prioritise the development of projects which contribute to addressing the continued under-representation in sport amongst the below target groups: People living in areas of greatest need Governing Bodies of Sport (recognised by Sport Northern Ireland) Sport Clubs (must be affiliated to a Governing Body of Sport recognised by Sport Northern Ireland) Parent Teacher Associations Community/Voluntary Groups People living in Northern Ireland must benefit from your project.

All potential applicants will be expected to have in place, a constitution, appropriate financial management and safeguarding policies. Women and girls .... People with a disability ....

People living in areas of greatest need The current round of funding will close at 12. 00 noon on 18 July 2016 Information sessions will be available in each district council area for applicants to speak to a Sport Northern Ireland member of staff in preparation for submitting their application.

Below are details of the Information Sessions; Sport NI Room C, House of Sport 2a Upper Malone Road Belfast BT9 5LA Lisburn Leisure Plex Lagan Valley LeisurePlex 18 Lisburn Leisure Park Lisburn BT28 1LP Bangor Sports Plex 292 Old Belfast Rd Bangor BT19 1LU Seven Towers Leisure Centre Trostan Ave Ballymena BT43 7BL Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Ardmore Recreation Centre Ballynahonemore Rd Armagh BT60 1JD Foyle Arena 2 Limavady Rd Derry / Londonderry BT47 6JY Mellon Country House Hotel 134 Beltany Rd Omagh County Tyrone BT78 5RA Tollymore National Outdoor Centre 32 Hilltown Rd Bryansford Newcastle BT33 0PZ Ballyearl Arts & Leisure Centre 585 Doagh Rd Newtownabbey County Antrim BT36 5RZ Cookstown Leisure Centre 78 Fountain Rd Cookstown BT80 8QF Joey Dunlop Centre 33 Garryduff Road Ballymoney BT53 7DB Enniskillen Hotel 72 Forthill St Enniskillen BT74 6AJ Please note there will be no bookings / appointments – clinics will operate on a first come, first served basis.

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Eligibility Requirements

Governing Bodies of Sport (recognized by Sport Northern Ireland), Sport Clubs (affiliated to a recognized Governing Body), Charities, Parent Teacher Associations, and Community/Voluntary Groups in Northern Ireland.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Active Awards, Sport NI's Small Grants Programme?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Governing Bodies of Sport (recognized by Sport Northern Ireland), Sport Clubs (affiliated to a recognized Governing Body), Charities, Parent Teacher Associations, and Community/Voluntary Groups in Northern Ireland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Active Awards, Sport NI's Small Grants Programme offer?

The current listing shows £1,000 – £10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Active Awards, Sport NI's Small Grants Programme?

Active Awards, Sport NI's Small Grants Programme is funded by Sport Northern Ireland. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Active Awards, Sport NI's Small Grants Programme?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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