Funding
Return To Sport – Sports Club Development Fund
Criteria
This fund is open to sports clubs affiliated to their National Governing Body of Sport and is available to support the impact of Covid-19 on community sport.
The main areas for funding will be;
- Health & Safety – materials to support the management and reduction of Covid-19 –signage, hand sanitisers, plexi glass, face coverings, disinfectants etc.
- Sports Equipment – non capital equipment to provide for and manage community sport in the Covid-19 environment – coaching & training gear – bibs, cones, markers, ladders cones, boxing equipment, footballs, sports equipment to provide for inclusion of disabilities such as sensory sports equipment etc.
- Provision of integration initiatives such as come and try or taster sports sessions, which engage and provide sporting opportunities for new memberships – older adults, women, people with disabilities, minority ethnic etc.
- Initiatives which promote the benefits of sport and physical activity as a meaningful support to mental wellbeing will be positively received.
Funding Range €300 - €1500
Applications
Applications must be submitted by 25th November 2021.
Please note the following;
- One application per affiliated club
- All applicants will be required to provide bank account details.
- No late applications will be considered.
- All applications must complete online application form in order to be considered.
- Applications are part of a competitive process
- Drawdown of funding will be via receipts
- Canvassing will disqualify
How To Apply
- Read the eligibility criteria above and complete the expression of interest form below
- Once submitted, You will receive and email with a link to an online application from
- Complete and submit the application for review
- If successful, we will contact you with more information
Expression of Interest
Complete this form to access the online application form.
Please note: You will be emailed a direct link to the application form if you wish to complete it at a later time.