Cash for Kids: Sports Challenge
Funds youth sports projects for disadvantaged kids. Grassroots sports groups can apply.
Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the funder site.
- Amount
- £500 – £5,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Deadline
- Date unknown
Criteria and guidance
Grassroots sports groups across Northern Ireland can apply to participate in a fundraising competition. Up to 15 groups will be shortlisted to raise funds between 20th September and 20th October with expert support.
All participating groups receive a £500 top-up grant, with additional prizes of up to £5,000 for the top three fundraisers.
What is funded
Be part of our new format Sports Challenge where everyone WINS! Are you ready to energise your community and get more children involved in sport?
Cash for Kids is calling on grassroots sports groups across Northern Ireland to join our unique fundraising competition! Sports Challenge is about breaking down barriers to sport for children and young people facing disadvantage or disability, so we’re on the lookout for groups that can make a real impact.
Up to 15 groups will be shortlisted and given from 20th September to 20th October to raise as much as they can with Cash for Kids providing expert fundraising advice and materials to help them succeed, teaching valuable skills to boost their future fundraising efforts. On top of what they raise, the top three fundraising groups will receive * 🥇 1st Place – £5,000 🥇 🥈 2nd Place – £2,500 🥈 🥉 3rd Place – £1,500 🥉 PLUS all other groups will receive a top up grant of £500!
** More information can be found here.
Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the official page before you apply.
Apply on the funder siteListings are scraped from funder websites and can be incomplete or out of date. Last indexed 3 Oct 2026. Amounts are in pounds sterling (£).