Sports facilities in Northern Ireland set for £1m boost

Sport Northern Ireland (Sport NI) has launched the Olympic Legacy Fund, which will see £1m being invested in modernising facilities and equipment owned by sports clubs and community groups.

The fund has been designed to maximise the support and involvement of local communities through a crowdfunding model, delivered in partnership by Sport NI and fundraising platform, Crowdfunder UK.

Organisations can apply for grants from £1,000 up to £50,000 with 65% provided as a grant and the remaining 35% expected to be raised through community crowdfunding.