Grassroots Facilities Programme pilot £9million funding call

1 release from 1 party, 4 March 2026.

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1. Lyons announces £9million for grassroots football facilities

   • DUP
   • 4 March 2026
   • Policy announcement
   • Contains a proposal

   Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces a £9million pilot stage of the Grassroots Facilities Programme under the Northern Ireland Football Fund, with awards of £500,000 to £1.5million and applications now open. The DUP-linked release says six projects will be supported.

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