Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards

Funding

£200 – £1,000

Deadline

25 October 2026

Location

Hampshire; Portsmouth; Southampton

Applications

Deadline: 25 October 2026

Overview

The Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards give £200 to £1,000 towards cups, shields and medals for young people competing in leagues and open competitions in Hampshire. Junior sports associations, school sports associations and clubs hosting open tournaments can apply. Internal club and participation awards are not covered. The current window closes on 26 October 2026, so apply soon. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/michael-austin-harlick-sports-awards/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • £200 to £1,000.
  • Awards for leagues and open competitions, ages 4 to 18.
  • Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton only.
  • Closes 26 October 2026.

Not-for-profit sports organisations, junior and school sports associations and school clusters based in and working in Hampshire, Portsmouth or Southampton, buying awards for leagues and open competitions for young people aged 4 to 18.

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

Junior sports associations and clubs in Hampshire.

No published award history for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

Funded by the legacy of Michael Austin Harlick, who devoted much of his life to sport in Hampshire, these grants of £200 to £1,000 help sports groups buy challenge cups, shields and medals for young people aged 4 to 18 in leagues and open competitions. Eligible applicants include county and district junior sports associations, Hampshire school sports associations, school clusters hosting events such as swimming galas, groups tackling barriers to sport for young people, and clubs hosting open tournaments. Groups must be based in and working in Hampshire, Portsmouth or Southampton (the Isle of Wight is excluded under the will). One grant per 12 months. The current window closes on 26 October 2026.

How to apply

Read the programme criteria on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation page and apply online before 26 October 2026, attaching quotes for the cups or medals. Allow four to six weeks for a decision. Questions go to grantsadmin@hiwcf.com.

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Last updated: 22 October 2026