Lawlor added that the funding “can transform football in Northern Ireland”, and he would support the redevelopment of Gaelic games stadium Casement Park, which was withdrawn from the UK and Ireland’s Euro 2028 bid.
Lyons said on Thursday that some of the funding for the proposed National Training Centre at Galgorm would come out of the £36.2m funding.
Lawlor said he would “continue to have those discussions” with Irish Football Association [IFA] chief executive Patrick Nelson.
“We know the Irish FA are exploring other pots,” Lawlor said.
“My job is to make sure the IFA don’t get a lot of the cake, but I’m happy to give Patrick some crumbs if he needs them.
“Look, we have to be sensible. As long as everyone is on the same page and works together, I think we can deliver for everything.”
The 20 clubs which were successful and progressed to the next stage will undergo “due diligence” before any slice of the funding would be handed over.
Lawlor said “there’s a lot of work and processes for the clubs to go through” but “it’s a good day for football”.
He added it remained “the million-dollar question” when building work would commence on the successful projects.
“Certain clubs are at different stages. Some clubs are probably ready to dig tomorrow, some clubs haven’t even gone to planning yet.
“I would hope that those who are in a state or readiness could be digging in the spring or summer of 2026, at the latest.”