Introduction
The Olympic Legacy Fund is a £1million pound investment programme, delivered by Sport NI in partnership with Crowdfunder UK. The fund aims to improve the quality of offering at club/community sports facilities, encouraging people to engage in sport and physical activity. Supported projects will leave a lasting community legacy from the success of Northern Ireland athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic/Paralympic Games.
The final date for applications will be Friday 20th February
To be eligible to apply you must be one of the following organisations:
- A constituted sports club which is affiliated to a governing body of sport which is recognised by Sport NI OR Sport Ireland.
o Recognised Sport NI Governing Bodies
o Recognised Sport Ireland Governing Bodies
- A community/voluntary sector organisation that delivers or enables sport and/or physical activity as your primary activity. Sports and activities must be recognised by Sport NI.
- A charitable trust that delivers or enables sport and/or physical activity as your primary activity. Sports and activities must be recognised by Sport NI.
- Your sports club, community group or charitable trust is based in Northern Ireland, and benefits people living in Northern Ireland.
Additional Information on eligibility is detailed within the Information and Guidance document which is linked under Important Documents.
To ensure a fair distribution of funding by sport or geographical area, Sport Northern Ireland reserves the right to apply a ‘cap’ within the programme. Applications impacted by a ‘cap’ will be deferred to future investment rounds, subject to eligibility criteria and funding being made available.
Full information: https://www.sportni.net/olympic-legacy-fund/