Funding Programmes
SSRP administer a number of funding programmes that facilitate the development of sport and recreation in County Sligo.
SSRP Club Development Programme
Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership provides support for the establishment of new sports clubs and the development of existing clubs in County Sligo.
SSRP supports new club developments through a club ‘start up’ grant and can also assist with funding for club development initiatives that increase participation in club settings.
A pre-requisite for funding is that a club is affiliated to the appropriate National Governing Body of Sport, and is committed to the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Childrens Sport.
For further information contact the SSRP office:
Tel: 071 9161511
Email info@sligosportandrecreation.ie
SSRP Sports Specific and Generic Coach Education
Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership is committed to supporting a quality coaching workforce in County Sligo.
SSRP’s Coaching Development Programme provides grant assistance to sports clubs/organisations within County Sligo for Club Training and Education Initiatives to support their coaches and club administrators.
The Coaching Development Programme reflects and will contribute to the strategies of Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership and Sport Ireland Coaching. As with our Club Development Programme, clubs should be affiliated to the appropriate National Governing Body of Sport and be committed to the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Childrens Sport.
To date, SSRP has supported coach education across a wide and varied range of sporting disciplines.
For further information contact the SSRP office:
Tel: 071 9161511
Email info@sligosportandrecreation.ie
SSRP Special Project Participation Scheme
Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership supports the delivery of high priority objectives for the Partnership through an annual Special Projects Participation Grant Scheme.
The scheme is run every year, subject to funding. The Scheme focuses on projects that facilitate new club development initiatives or additional sports programming/ events that promote increased opportunities for key SSRP target groups. The scheme does not fund ongoing running costs or projects of a capital nature.
For further information contact the SSRP office:
Tel: 071 9161511
Email info@sligosportandrecreation.ie
National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People
One of the main elements of the Go for Life Programme is the National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People.
Running since November 2001, each year Go for Life allocate money to local groups all over the country, who are seeking to provide increased opportunities for older people to participate in sport and physical activity.
The Grant Scheme is a joint initiative between Age & Opportunity’s Go for Life programme and Sport Ireland. Grants are available to all eligible local clubs, groups and organisations that promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people as a main element of their activities. The Go for Life Grant Scheme is an annual which opens in September every year.
Who can apply?
Grants are available to all eligible local clubs, groups and organisations that promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people as a main element of their activities. Commercial, statutory or umbrella bodies, or their agents, are not eligible for funding under this grant scheme.
An exception to this are Local Sports Partnerships who are eligible to apply. Day centres completely funded and directed by statutory bodies, such as the HSE, are not eligible.
Grants are made available for sport or physical activity for older people and the overall membership of applicants must be such that older people will be the beneficiaries of the grant monies. Funding for sports clubs will not be considered unless the application specifically relates to older people. Only one application per group will be considered.
Overall aim
The National Grant Scheme aims to assist in the implementation of locally-developed, well-planned initiatives designed to increase participation in recreational sport and physical activity by older people.
In particular, the scheme is aimed at:
- supporting the work of Go for Life including the network of PALs (Physical Activity Leaders) and the development of Go for Life Games and other initiatives;
- assisting local clubs/organisations to enhance existing opportunities for their members in recreational sport and physical activity;
- assisting local clubs/organisations to start new initiatives geared at involving older people in recreational sport and physical activity.
For more information on Go for Life:
The National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People
Go for Life Programme
Age & Opportunity
St Patrick’s Hall
Marino Institute of Education
Griffith Avenue
Dublin 9
Telephone: +353 (0)1 805 7709
Website: https://ageandopportunity.ie/
Email:info@ageandopportunity.ie
Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (administered by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)
The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country.
In particular its objectives are to:
- assist voluntary and community organisations, national governing bodies (NGBs) of sport, local authorities and Education and Training Boards and schools to develop high quality, accessible, safe, well-designed, sustainable facilities in appropriate locations and to provide appropriate equipment to help maximise participation in sport and physical recreation
- prioritise the needs of disadvantaged areas and groups (such as people with disabilities) in the provision of sports facilities
- encourage the sharing of sports facilities by clubs, community organisations and national governing bodies of sport.
Online System for Sports Capital Programme
The online website OSCAR (Online Sports Capital Register) is the only way to apply for grants under the Sports Capital Programme. OSCAR also allows groups to view previous grants and payments, change contact details, seek payment of a grant and otherwise communicate with the Department online.
Any organisation that wishes to make any future applications must first register online at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie.
Register early to ensure that you can apply under future rounds of the SCP. The Department has written a Guide to the Registration Process Please read this prior to registration.
If you require further information on the Sports Capital Programme, you can contact:
Sports Capital Programmes Unit
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
New Road
Killarney
Co. Kerry