Newry, Mourne and Down District Council: Sports Development Minor Capital Items
Overview
Threshold: £500 - £5,000
Latest project end date: All project activity MUST be completed no later than 31 December 2024. Please note: Claims must be submitted within six-weeks of the chosen Project end date or the Letter of Offer will automatically be withdrawn, and the funds redistributed.
Aim
Contributions of up to 100% of the costs, towards match funding (max £5,000) of Sports Capital Minor Items by organisations from the sporting, community, and voluntary sectors, which complement Council Sports Facility Strategy.
Objectives
To provide contributions of up to 100% of the costs (Maximum £5,000), towards funding of sporting and recreation Minor Capital Items or Technical Assistance proposed by the sporting, community, and voluntary sectors.
Supported projects must increase and support the number of people adopting and sustaining a sporting lifestyle particularly for:
- Women and girls
- People with disability
- Those living in areas of high social need
- Older people
Applicants must deliver Sporting projects that complement the Council Sports Facility Strategy. Refer to the NMDDC Sports Facility Strategy which can be downloaded from www.newrymournedown.org.
Eligible Costs
- Maintenance equipment relating to the support and delivery of Sports Programmes and activities e.g. grounds maintenance machinery, cleaning machinery etc.
- Fixed Sports Equipment relating to the support and delivery of Sports Programmes – these items should not fall within the remit of requiring statutory approvals, e.g. Ball stop, fencing or other items which would be over 4 metres high etc.
- Technical Assistance – Economic Appraisals/Businesses cases to assist in preparation for future capital applications e.g. flood risk assessment or environmental impact assessment.