Cash4Clubs

A small grants programme supporting grassroots community sports clubs and organisations across the UK andIreland.

Grants of £2,000 can be used flexibly to support adult participation in sport, including equipment, venue hire,coaching, volunteer expenses, training, kit and insurance.

Priority is given to organisations working in areas of highdeprivation and supporting under-represented groups

Opens 1st October

Deadline: 1st January

More info: https://cash4clubs.org/

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Aisling Awards 2026

An annual awards programme celebrating the people, organisations, businesses and community champions making apositive contribution to Belfast.

The 2026 awards mark the 30th anniversary of the Aisling Awards, recognising achievements across areas including arts and culture, community, education, social enterprise, health and wellbeing, the environment, tourism and sport.

Deadline: 23 October 2026 - nominations close ahead of the awards ceremony on 27 November 2026.

More info:  https://aisling-events.com/events/aisling-awards-2026/

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The Rights in Action Small Grants Programme

The Rights in Action Small Grants Programme offers small grants to support YouthAction NI members to provide youth programmes or one-off events that promote rights-based youth work with their young people and communities. It aims to help local member groups:

• Promote youth voice, activism, and leadership

• Record the difference they make to young people and communities

• Respond to local needs and priorities

• Connect local members to the regional network

A total of £30,000 is available, and applications will be considered on a first come, first-assessed basis.

Round 2 - launching October 2026

How to apply? Email donna@youthaction.org for an application pack today.

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The Toy Trust

Welcome applications from small UK-based children's charities - working for the benefit of children across the UK. All applications should be supported by a registered Charity number, be in support of disadvantaged children aged below 13 years, come from a charity that has been running for a minimum of one full year, and be for less than £5000 unless a compelling case can be put forward. Trustees meet four times a year.

Apply here: How To Apply - Toy Trust

Deadline: Mid November

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YouthAction NI collaborated with our member organization, St. Patrick's Youth Club Keady, on the Ending Violence Against Women & Girls Project.

The young women and young men each crafted their own manifestos to raise awareness in the local community about how they can contribute to addressing EVAWG.

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They hosted a celebration event to officially launch their manifestos, with gratitude extended to local MLA, Armagh Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council councillors and staff, EA Youth Service, the EVAWG Team from the Executive Office, and the dedicated staff and volunteers from the youth club.

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Daire Finn remarked;

What I realized during my time on the project is that this issue is prevalent everywhere. It’s young men like us who need to step up to ensure that the young women who use the club feel safe in our community, just as we do.