Find Sports & Community Grants in Northern Ireland

Rolling seeding grants for new and emerging community and voluntary groups in Fermanagh and Omagh. Contact a Community Support Officer before applying. Open through 31 March 2027.

Rolling grant aid for sports teams and clubs based in Fermanagh and Omagh. Open on a rolling basis through 31 March 2027.

Capital grants for community facilities: Category 2 medium capital up to £100,000 and Category 1 strategic grants up to £300,000. Minimum 10% match funding. 2026/27 programme.

Community Cashback Grant Help your local community grow and apply for a SPAR Community Cashback grant today. Funding is available for community groups and clubs, with funding available for both new and ongoing projects. The application process is quick and straightforward, simply complete the form below and tell us about the exceptional contribution the organisation makes in your neighbourhood. Applications close on 13th May 2026. Full Details: https://www.spar-ni.co.uk/community/community-cashback-grant/

Rolling pan-NI Community Relations / Cultural Diversity grants of up to £10,000 (typical awards £2,000–£5,000) for constituted community and voluntary groups. Projects must have a clear good relations purpose addressing sectarianism and/or racism. The 2026/27 scheme closes 15 January 2027; activity must be complete by 31 March 2027. Apply via the Community Relations Council.

Pan-NI small grants / match-funding for inclusive sport and physical activity. Sport NI pledges 65% of a Crowdfunder campaign up to £5,000. Open to CASC-registered clubs, sports clubs, community groups and registered charities. Phase 3 activity must complete by 31 March 2027.

Small grants of £500–£5,000 for constituted community, voluntary and arts organisations in Northern Ireland to increase participation and access to the arts. Funded by the Department for Communities. Apply online via Arts Council NI; confirm the current call dates in the programme guidance.

Grants typically £1,000–£3,000 (larger or smaller amounts considered) for charities, community groups and grassroots organisations in Northern Ireland supporting children and young people up to 18 affected by poverty, illness, neglect or additional needs. Apply via Cool FM / Downtown Cash for Kids. Local boards meet several times a year.

Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund Amateur athletes and sports clubs across Ireland are encouraged to apply for the Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund, designed to support aspiring athletes in achieving their goals. With a proud history of fostering sports development through partnerships like RC Toulon, Uruguay Rugby and Cavan GAA, Kingspan is committed to providing a platform for grassroots athletes, local sports clubs, and community facilities. The fund runs quarterly, with selections taking place at the end of Q1 and Q2, offering financial assistance for essential needs such as equipment, training, and other resources. Who Can Apply? The Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund is open to individuals and organisations across the Island of Ireland, including both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. We welcome applications from all communities, aiming to support grassroots sports, emerging talent, & impactful sporting initiatives that align with our values throughout Ireland. The financial support is flexible and intended to cover essential needs such as: Training equipment and performance gear. Coaching, nutrition, or sports science support. Travel and accommodation expenses for competitions. Facility improvements or necessary resources for clubs. Individuals: Funding typically starts from €1,000 Organisations/Clubs: Funding typically starts from €2,500 Note: Higher amounts may be awarded at our discretion for applicants who can demonstrate significant brand coverage opportunities or exceptional partnership value Full Details: Kickstart Sports Fund 2026 | Kingspan Group

Rolling pan-NI grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects lasting up to two years that bring people together and improve communities. Open to constituted community groups, registered charities and CICs. Decision typically within 12 weeks.

Rolling grants of £10,000–£250,000 for not-for-profit heritage projects in Northern Ireland, including community heritage, places, nature and collections. No deadline; optional project enquiry before a full application. Apply via The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Confirm eligibility on the official guidance.

Discretionary pan-NI Community Safety funding for constituted groups addressing safety issues on Housing Executive estates. Awards follow Building Safer Communities Together 2025–2030: building community confidence, local solutions, tackling anti-social behaviour, crime and fear of crime. Capital/building works are ineligible. Apply via the Community Safety Funding form.

People-to-people grants of up to €100,000 (about £86,000) for community and voluntary groups in Northern Ireland and the border region. Supports cross-community and cross-border projects under PEACEPLUS themes 1 and 6. Managed by SEUPB and delivered by Pobal, with support from Co-operation Ireland, Rural Action and East Border Region. Match-funding in NI is from the Department for Communities. Funding runs until 2027 with multiple application rounds; the call reopens later in 2026. Confirm dates and apply via the PEACEPLUS portal.

Larger pan-NI People and Communities programme (published as Strengthening Communities) for community-led projects tackling poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. Grants from £20,001 to £500,000. Open to applications; decision in around 16 weeks.

Small Eco Awards Project location: Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales Amount: £300 to £20,000 A decision in: 12 weeks The climate and nature emergency affects us all. But local action can make a real difference. We want to fund projects that have environmental sustainability as their main aim. We’ll fund projects that meet at least one of our priorities: help people connect with and care for nature in their area make a positive difference to the environment help people tackle pollution in their communities You can use our funding to: start a new activity or continue an existing one (if it meets our priorities) help your organisation or community (or both) adapt to new challenges run one-off events that have a clear environmental benefit This funding is for projects based in one of the following countries: Northern Ireland Scotland Wales You cannot use the same funding to run projects in more than one country. Full Details: Small Eco Awards | The National Lottery Community Fund

Through our Solar PV Support Programme, Action Renewables fully fund the installation, maintenance and repair of solar panels for charities, schools, social enterprises and community groups based in Northern Ireland. This will help your organisation save money on electricity bills and protect it against rising electricity rates in the future. How much you can save depends on the current utility rates and the profile of building usage. Our flagship charitable programme aligns with the aim of the UK’s Pathway to Net Zero by increasing the uptake of low-carbon technology, producing low-carbon energy, and reducing the demand for fossil fuels. Installing a solar energy system on your property through the Action Renewables Solar PV Support Programme , will help your organisation save money on electricity bills and protect it against rising electricity rates in the future. How much you can save depends on the current utility rates, and the profile of building usage. As part of our charitable objectives, Action Renewables will assume all installation costs. Action Renewables will retain ownership and responsibility for maintenance and repair during the projected 20-year lifespan. More information can be found here.

Sport NI Creating Opportunities small grants for inclusive sport and physical activity across Northern Ireland, listed by the NI Sports Forum.

Rolling pan-NI grants of up to £3,000 for grassroots activity that saves or significantly improves lives. Priorities: poverty alleviation and support for women and children at risk of immediate harm.