Talented Athlete Grant Aid Application Form 2025-2026

Talented Athlete Grant Aid Application Form 2025-2026
Please read the Grant Aid Guidance Notes below before completing your application. To prevent your application being delayed please ensure all relevant sections are completed and all required documentation is attached.

ABC Talented Athlete Grant Aid Guidance Notes 2025-2026
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Applicant Details
Applicant Name *

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth *

DayMonthYear
Date
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Postal Code
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Contact Number *

Country CodePhone Number
Email Address *
example@example.com
Parent / Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent / Guardian Contact Number *

Country CodePhone Number
Parent / Guardian Email Address *
example@example.com
Name of person to make cheque payable to.*

First NameLast Name
Name of Club *
Name of School (if applicable) .
Sport *
National Governing Body *
National Governing Body Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
National Governing Body Contact Number *

Country CodePhone Number
National Governing Body Contact Email *
example@example.com

What are you applying for?
Talented Athlete GrantLeisure Access CardBoth ( Grant + Leisure Access Card)

Items Eligible for Funding
- Mileage to squad training sessions and competitions will be paid at a flat rate of 25p per mile
- All other expenditure will be paid up to 50% of eligible costs i.e
  - Travel expenses (e.g. boat / bus / flights / train).
  - Accomodation (only accomodation relevant to competing will be paid, and will be paid at 50% up to a max of £50.00 per night).
  - Competition entry fees.
  - Player contributions to NGB for costs associated to any of the above.

Competition Details
For the next section of this application please provide as much detail as you can.

If you are applying for more than one competition, you will need to complete details for each competition separately.

Please only outline costs where you can PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF EXPENDITURE unless otherwise stated.

We cannot fund any expenditure where we don’t have receipts/invoices or confirmation from the National Governing Body.

Receipts/Invoices must be in the name of the individual (or parent if under 18yrs) or if it is a group booking the individual must be named on the invoice.
How many competitions would you like to claim for? *
- Competition Name*
- Venue*
- Competition Date(s) *
- Letter from National Governing Body that confirms your selection for the above competition *
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Player contribution cost *
- Please provide letter from National Governing Body indicating the amount paid.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Number of nights claiming for.*
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for accommodation.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Transportation type i.e. Train / Bus / Boat / Plane *
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for travel.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Please detail each journey.*
- YESNO
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for entry fee.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Description of additional requirements.*
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for additional costs.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Please detail each journey. E.g. From- Home, To- Queens PEC, Miles- 20, Number of journeys (to and from same location)- 5, Total number of miles- 100
- Please provide a training schedule from the Governing Body to verify the sessions detailed above *Please ensure training dates and locations are stated. *
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Squad Training Cost *
- Please provide a letter from the National Governing Body indicating the amount paid for squad training *
  
  Cancelof
- Competition Name*
- Venue*
- Competition Date(s) *
- Letter from National Governing Body that confirms your selection for the above competition*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Player contribution cost *
- Please provide letter from National Governing Body indicating the amount paid.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Number of nights claiming for.*
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for accommodation.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Transportation type i.e. Train / Bus / Boat / Plane *
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for travel.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Please detail each journey.*
- YESNO
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for entry fee.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Description of additional requirements.*
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for additional costs.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Please provide a training schedule from the Governing Body to verify the sessions detailed above *Please ensure training dates and locations are stated. *
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Squad Training Cost *
- Please provide a letter from the National Governing Body indicating the amount paid for squad training *
  
  Cancelof
- Competition Name*
- Venue*
- Competition Date(s) *
- Letter from National Governing Body that confirms your selection for the above competition*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Player contribution cost *
- Please provide letter from National Governing Body indicating the amount paid.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Number of nights claiming for.*
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for accommodation.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Transportation type i.e. Train / Bus / Boat / Plane *
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for travel.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Please detail each journey.*
- YESNO
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for entry fee.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Description of additional requirements.*
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for additional costs.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Please provide a training schedule from the Governing Body to verify the sessions detailed above *Please ensure training dates and locations are stated. *
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Squad Training Cost *
- Please provide a letter from the National Governing Body indicating the amount paid for squad training *
  
  Cancelof
- Competition Name*
- Venue*
- Competition Date(s) *
- Letter from National Governing Body that confirms your selection for the above competition*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Player contribution cost *
- Please provide letter from National Governing Body indicating the amount paid.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Number of nights claiming for.*
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for accommodation.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Transportation type i.e. Train / Bus / Boat / Plane *
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for travel.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Please detail each journey.*
- YESNO
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for entry fee.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Description of additional requirements.*
- Cost *
- Please provide receipt / invoice for additional costs.*
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Please provide a training schedule from the Governing Body to verify the sessions detailed above *Please ensure training dates and locations are stated. *
  
  Cancelof
- YESNO
- Squad Training Cost *
- Please provide a letter from the National Governing Body indicating the amount paid for squad training *
  
  Cancelof

Leisure Access Card
The leisure access card is to assist individuals selected, in the last 12 months, by their National Governing Body to compete at Northern Ireland, Ulster/Provincial/equivalent, Ireland, GB or County GAA level, with access to gym and swim facilities operated by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

Where National Governing Bodies do not select National/Provincial Teams, individuals who have attained a high standard will be considered e.g. Northern Ireland, Ulster/Provincial or Irish Champion.

National/Provincial level performance squads may be considered.
Please select the facility you would like to register your leisure access card.*
Name of competition *
Date of competition*
Who were/are you representing e.g N. Ireland / Ulster / Ireland *
Please provide details of how access to the named facility will benefit your training.*
Letter from National Governing Body that confirms your selection within the last 12 months.*

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Declaration
YESNO
Please detail *
Yes
I have read and understood the Grand Aid Scheme Guidance Notes and certify that the information submitted is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also confirm that the financial claims on this application are not being covered under any other financial support scheme.
Applicant Signature*

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Date*

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Talented Athlete Grant Aid Application Form 2025-2026

Applicant Details

What are you applying for?

Items Eligible for Funding

Competition Details

Leisure Access Card

Declaration