Derry City & Strabane District Council: Sports Committee Maintenance Fund

Overview

Fund Terms & Conditions:

• The fund will cover project specific costs associated with maintaining the existing playing surface.
• The playing pitch/facility must be of competition standard and capable of hosting official matches at all age levels.
• The programme will fund up to 50% of eligible maintenance costs up to a maximum of £2,000.
• Applicants must complete the eligibility checklist and will be required to produce the relevant documentation should the application be successful.
• Applicants will be required to provide proof of ownership or evidence of a lease agreement in excess of 10 years.
• The fund will only cover maintenance costs incurred in relation to the playing surface for the 2025/2026 financial year.
• The fund cannot be used for the purchase of maintenance equipment.
• The funding cannot be used towards paying salary costs.
• Routine maintenance of buildings/clubrooms/spectator accommodation etc. are not eligible costs.

Who can apply?

• Constituted not for profit Sports Clubs that are open, accountable and representative of the geographical area in which it services.
• Sports Clubs must be affiliated to a National Governing Body and activities must be recognised as a Sport as outlined on Sport Northern Ireland's/Irish Sports Councils website.
• All clubs must reside in the Derry City & Strabane District Council area.

How does the fund work?

• Applications must be submitted before 3.00pm Friday 9th May 2025.
• Applications will only be accepted by clubs who own their own grounds/facilities or have a long term lease in excess of 10 years.
• Each club can only submit one application per financial year.
• If a club is successful in securing funding, the funding will be paid into the clubs bank account once the appropriate paperwork and evidence of spend is provided.
• This includes:
  • Invoice
  • Receipt
  • Bank Statement
  • Cheque Stub NB: Cash payments will not be considered.