Mid and East Antrim Borough Council: Grants for Individuals

Overview

Grants are available to individuals in the following categories -

1) Civic Representation

(Maximum funding up to £300 per individual. Each individual participant is required to complete a separate application).

The purpose of this category is to give special recognition to groups and individuals within the Council area who will act as effective ambassadors for Mid and East Antrim in their chosen activity.

• To be eligible under this category, applicants must be actively competing or participating at least at Ulster Level in a one-off event under Council’s remit for support. Applicants must demonstrate that they have participated in a selection process which has identified their suitability to represent at the required level.
• Funding will be restricted to expenses incurred for accommodation and travel only (funding for personal fuel receipts will be capped at £50)
• A maximum of ten individual applications will be permitted per organisation, per financial year.
• Only individuals actively participating or competing in the event or coaches for those actively participating or competing in the event will be eligible for funding.

2) Coaching Courses and First Aid Training

(Maximum funding up to £250 per individual. Each individual participant will be required to complete a separate application)

• Individuals who wish to improve their coaching and first aid capacity through attendance at courses which have been identified by their club. Evidence of this selection will be required at the stage of application.
• The individuals participating in the courses must be based in the Council area and affiliated to a club in the Council area; must be involved in the chosen sport in an amateur capacity; and be recognised by SportNI.
• A maximum of ten individual applications will be permitted per club, per financial year.