Grants for sports events
Are you organising a sports-related event in the City of Leeuwarden? Such as a rowing event or running race. If so, you can apply for a Sports Events grant.
The budget for applications for activities taking place before 1 September 2025 has been fully spent. This means you can no longer apply for sporting events taking place before 1 September 2025.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Download and complete the application form for sports events grants (PDF, 660.89 KB). Send the form by post to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
What are the conditions?
- There must be rules of play and/or a competition.
- Physical fitness and exercise are key.
- The sports event can be visited by anyone interested.
- At least 15 participants will take part in the sports event.
What should you attach to your application?
- An activity plan. Describe the reason, objective and motivation of the event
- The budget.
When must your application reach us?
The application and attachments must be received by us no later than 10 weeks before the start of the event.
Grant amount
You can apply for a maximum grant of € 2,000 per sports event.
Status of the grant application
Do you want to see the grant application you have submitted? This can be done via the grant portal.
Laws, regulations and/or policy documents
The following regulations can be found on the website Overheid.nl (local):
- Sports events grant scheme 2019.
- General Grant Ordinance of the City of Leeuwarden 2025.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Download and complete the application form for sports events grants (PDF, 660.89 KB). Send the form by post to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
What are the conditions?
- There must be rules of play and/or a competition.
- Physical fitness and exercise are key.
- The sports event can be visited by anyone interested.
- At least 15 participants will take part in the sports event.
What should you attach to your application?
- An activity plan. Describe the reason, objective and motivation of the event
- The budget.
When must your application reach us?
The application and attachments must be received by us no later than 10 weeks before the start of the event.
Grant amount
You can apply for a maximum grant of € 2,000 per sports event.
Status of the grant application
Do you want to see the grant application you have submitted? This can be done via the grant portal.
Laws, regulations and/or policy documents
The following regulations can be found on the website Overheid.nl (local):
- Sports events grant scheme 2019.
- General Grant Ordinance of the City of Leeuwarden 2025.