Sports Development Capital Grant Programme

The Sports Development Capital Grant Programme provides financial assistance to eligible Sports Clubs for the delivery of capital projects before Monday 1 March 2027.

Ards and North Down Borough Coucil has £90,000 for 2026/27 and can award up to 60% of eligible capital costs with a maximum award of £6,000 in respect of any one project.

The closing date for applications is 12noon on Monday 1 June 2026.

Programme Guidance and Criteria, and Programme Application Form will be available at Sports Development | AND Leisure

Contact Sports Development:

Telephone 0300 013 3333 extension 40327 or email sportsdevelopment@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Note: Capital Expenditure' is defined as expenditure for purchase, improvement, restoration and construction of an asset directly related to the applicant organisation. It should have 'physical substance' i.e. be a tangible asset that can be listed on an asset register or a company's balance sheet (e.g. equipment, buildings) for use in the delivery of an organisation's activities; and it should have a useful life of more than one year.