The 2018 Sports Capital Programme is now open for applications as of Friday 7th September with a closing date of 5pm on Friday 19th October, 2018. Any organisation wishing to make an application under the Programnme must be registered on OSCAR by 5pm on Friday 5th October, 2018. Applications are being sought from sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport and local authorities. Third level colleges, Education and Training Boards and schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports clubs.

For all information see www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
A number of changes have been made to the 2018 Sports Capital Programme so please read this guide fully and carefully before applying online.
All applications, including supporting documentation, must be submitted online. Applications by post or email will not be accepted and will be returned. If you have not previously registered, your organisation must register on the website
first and your organisation must have a Tax Registration Number from the Revenue
Commissioners to register.

The deadline for registration is 5pm on Friday 5th October

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 19th October

The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is operated by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and provides grants to assist in the development or refurbishment of sports facilities and the provision of sports equipment.
The Programme’s 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.

Who can apply for a Grant?
Grants are available to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport, and local authorities. Third level colleges
Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports clubs or organisations.

Registration. 
Any organisation that wishes to make an application must first be registered at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie. A separate guide is available to the registration process at http://www.dttas.gov.ie/sites/default/files/corporate/guide-registering-scp-online.pdf  The Sports clubs within schools and third level colleges are not entitled to apply for funding even when joined to another sports club.

Application Deadline
All applications must be made by 5pm on Friday 19th October. The online system will be shut down at this time and no late or partial applications will be accepted. If you have not clicked the “Save and Submit” button on the final page of the application form by this deadline your application will not be considered. You are strongly advised to start the application process as soon as possible as it may not be possible for the Department to help
you nearer to the deadline due to the volume of calls and emails. When you have submitted your application you are strongly advised to save and/or print a copy of the “Grant Application Submitted” page. You may need this later as evidence of making your application. Applications by post or by email will not be accepted and will be returned.

How to apply
The only way to apply for grants is on the Online Sports Capital Register (OSCAR system) at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie. The website also allows those registered to view previous applications, grants and payments, change contact details, seek payment of a grant and otherwise communicate with the Department. To make an application go to www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie and log in using the tax registration number and password used at registration stage. The application wizard will guide you through the application process and you can save and review your work as you fill out the form. As the system will log you out after a period of inactivity it is important that you regularly save your application using the “Save” button at the bottom of each page. You can return to it later when you have more information or electronic documents ready to upload. On each page some fields are mandatory. If you try and proceed without filling in these fields text will appear beneath each mandatory field stating what needs to be added. Applicants must note that funding is limited and that this is a competitive process. Simply meeting the minimum criteria under the headings above does not guarantee funding.

Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness Training: Monday 24th September – FULLY BOOKED 

Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness Training: Monday 15th October 2018 – PLACES AVAILABLE 

Sligo Sport and Recreation will be hosting a ‘Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness course on Child Welfare and Protection in Sport’ on Monday 15th October next. This 3 hour course has been devised by and is certified by Sport Ireland and aims to effectively educate participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport.
Limited places are available on the course and pre-booking is essential as it is on a first come first served basis. Each individual must fill out an application form and return with fee to the address below by Wed 3rd October 2018. Participants must be 18 years of age to do this course. For more information contact Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership at 071–91 61511 or info@sligosportandrecreation.ie

NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. Places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis on receipt of completed form and fee. 

Venue: Sligo Education Centre (IT Sligo Campus, Ballinode)

Date: Mon 15th October 2018

Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Cost: €15 per person

Download form HERE 

2018 Go for Life Grant Scheme

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. (SEE BELOW)

The Go for Life Grant Scheme for 2018 is now open for applications with a deadline for return of application forms of :
12 noon, Friday 28^th September 2018.  

Download an application form HERE 

All applications must be sent to: gfl.grants@ageandopportunity.ie

Postal applications can be sent to:

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

If emailing your application form it is not necessary to send in a hard copy

N.B. Late applications will not be considered.  It is the responsibility of grant applicants to ensure that grant forms are received by Go for Life on time (see above address, date and time)

The form is also available at http://www.ageandopportunity.ie/what-we-do/physical-activity-sport/go-for-life-grant-scheme

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.

Go for Life 2018 Funding Workshop –  18th September 2018

To assists clubs in making applications to the Scheme, Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership is hosting a Go for Life Funding Workshop on Tuesday 18th September, 2.30-4.30pm in the Sligo Park Hotel (Hazelwood Suite).
Places should be booked in advance by contacting Shane Hayes, Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership at 071 9161511 or email shane@sligosportandrecreation.ie

In preparation for the Ladies Tour of Lough Gill on 29th September 2018 a 5 week cycling programme that will progressively build on your cycling skills and fitness will take place on Wednesday evenings. The programme includes basic bike instruction for cycling on the road, safety, maintenance and 5 weekly outdoor spins with a qualified cycling coach. Bikes must be road worthy and helmets worn at all times while cycling.

Application forms can be downloaded HERE

Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership will facilitate a Simply Street Leader course on the 22^nd & 23^rd September to train local coaches, instructors, youth leaders and School teachers interested in delivering dance programmes in School and community settings. This 2 day course will equip you to deliver pre-choreographed routines and also learn how to plan and deliver simply street routines. Limited places apply. For more information on the course please email diane@sligosportandrecreation.ie

Download poster/form HERE