Club Development and Volunteer Support Grant Scheme
The Club Development and Volunteer Support Grant Scheme, often run by Local Sports Partnerships like Longford Sports Partnership and funded by Sport Ireland, provides funding to sports clubs for initiatives boosting participation, especially for underrepresented groups (women, older adults, disabilities), and supports volunteer training/equipment, with typical grants around €500 each for development and volunteers, aiming for inclusive community sport growth.
Key Aspects of the Scheme:
Purpose: To increase sport and physical activity participation within communities through clubs.
Funding: Sport Ireland (via LSPs) provides the funds, often with specific local allocations.
Who Can Apply: Local sports clubs, particularly those targeting disadvantaged groups or minority sports.
What's Funded:
- Club Development: Equipment, innovative programs.
- Volunteer Support: Coaching, training, upskilling volunteers.
- Typical Amounts: Around €500 for development and €500 for volunteers, though this can vary by year/location.
- Focus Areas: Inclusivity (older adults, women, disabilities, unemployed), new clubs, minority sports.
How to Apply:
- Review Guidelines: Once released (approx. September 2026) - Download application forms and review criteria for specific deadlines.
