Sports Clubs Physical Activity Grant Scheme 2024

Introduction

The Sports Clubs Physical Activity Grant Scheme 2024 will provide funding to support clubs to further provide sports and physical activity opportunities with their communities.

The scheme will have 4 pillars: Inclusion, Youth Development in Coaching, Coach Education & Sports Equipment.

The minimum amount that can be applied for by any applicant under this scheme is €500 and the maximum amount is €1200.

The application deadline has been extended to Monday 25th November 2024. 

Who is elligible to apply?

Limerick based Sports Clubs, whose national governing body is recognised by Sport Ireland & who deliver sport and physical activity opportunities in their local communities. 

Schools, Community Centres, Commerical Organisations & individuals are NOT eligible to apply.

Purpose of the grant:

This scheme is to support clubs in being more inclusive, developing youth coaches, progressing more coaches on the coach education pathways and the provision of equipment to support the work of the newly trained coaches.

How to Apply

Please read the above eligibility criteria to ensure your club is eligible to apply.

Applications are being accepted through an on-line application form. The form can be accessed by the button marked ‘APPLY FOR GRANT’ below.

The online form must be filled out in one attempt, there is no facility to save the form and return to it later. All questions included are listed below so applicants should have all information ready and at hand prior to completing the application form.

You will be required to provide the following:

• Name of Community Owned Sports Facility
• Address of Facility
• Your Name
• Phone Number
• E-Mail Address
• Your Position within the facility
• Information about the purpose of the grant
• Recent club operational expenses bank account statement (Within last 3 months)

SELECTION CRITERIA & APPROVAL:

All applications will be evaluated by Limerick Sports Partnership to determine if they meet the eligibility requirements of this grant programme.

Applications will be reviewed on the merit of the information and documentation provided in the application submitted. Every effort will be made to provide required funding to eligible organisations.

In the event that the scheme is oversubscribed, funding amounts offered to successful applicants may be reduced in line with funding available.

No canvassing rules apply. Canvassing will result in disqualification from the scheme.

If you are having any trouble completing the form, email us on grants@limericksports.ie or call 061 333600 and we will do our best to assist you.