Sports Funding Programmes for 2026/2027

£90,000 has been allocated for 2026/2027 financial year, application forms and guidance notes for each grant are available:

• By clicking on the links below.
• By emailing sportsdevelopment@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
• By contacting Sports Development on 0300 013 3333 ext.40338

Grant workshops have been organised for anyone who wishes to learn more about the process:
Wednesday 22 April 2pm to 4pm at Londonderry Park, Newtownards, book by 15 April
Wednesday 29 April 2pm to 4pm at Bangor Aurora, Bangor, book by 22 April.
Places can be booked by emailing Sports Development on the above email. Please give the names of attendees and preferred session.

2026-27 Sports Forum Grants

The various funding streams available include the following:

• Anniversary –  Application Form  /  Guidance Notes – Grant value up to £750
• Coach Education –  Application Form  /  Guidance Notes – Grant value up to £500
• Goldcard – Application Form / Guidance Notes – Access to Council leisure facilities.
• Individual Travel and Accommodation – Application Form  /  Guidance Notes – Grant value up to £600
• Schools/Sports Clubs Pathway –  Application Form  /  Guidance Notes – Grant value up to £500
• Seeding –  Application Form  /  Guidance Notes – Grant value up to £1000
• Sports Equipment* – Application Form  /  Guidance Notes
• Events* – Application Form  /  Guidance Notes

*Sports Equipment and Event grants are available in 2 tranches:
Tranche 1 – closes at 12 noon Wednesday 13 May
Tranche 2 – opens at 12 noon Tuesday 1 September, closes at 12 noon Tuesday 13 October.