€40m For Sports Capital Grants in 2014

jkchambers

€40M announced by Minister Ring for 2014 round of Sports Capital Programme

A new €40 million fund for important sports capital projects has been announced today by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring.

The Sports Capital Programme is the main channel of Government support for developing sports facilities and purchasing sports equipment for sports clubs and organisations across Ireland.

“The 2014 Sports Capital Programme will again provide much needed capital funding for sporting organisations throughout the country. The 2012 Programme saw a record number of applications and we are acutely aware of the very high level of demand that exists for such grants. I am delighted to announce that we will be making allocations totalling €40 million next year. Under the programme pitches will be drained, floodlights will be installed, sports halls will be improved and dressing rooms will be built. Thanks to these grants, people will have more opportunities than ever to get active and stay active in a wide range of sports. It will also have a positive impact on job creation in construction,” Minister Ring said.

“The terms and conditions of the programme have been finalised and it will open for applications on 17th January 2014. In that regard I would urge all organisations interested in applying for a grant to register immediately at www.sportscapitalogramme.ie. Applications for the 2014 programme will only be accepted online, and organisations must be registered in order to apply.”

· Open for applications from 12 noon on Friday 17th January;

· Closed for registration at 5pm on Friday 7th February;

· Closed for applications at 5pm on Friday 28th February.

Pappa Charlie

35 million for Mayo/Westport and 5 million for Dublin!

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30m for GAA, 7m for FAI, 2m for IRFU, 1m between athletics, boxing, judo, badminton.............

jkchambers

That may well be the case but if we arent in we cant win. I have already been in touch with several IFPAC affiliated clubs who I know have some capital projects planned. We will make sure that we will have several applications submitted by closing date.

tipper1

Are there any advice centres to help with grant application or companies specialising in this area.

jkchambers

tipper1 wrote: »

Are there any advice centres to help with grant application or companies specialising in this area.

I dont know whether they are advice centers or not. If you are applying on behalf of a club I would contact the federation that you are affiliated to for help. You do need to register with the revenue commissioners now if you are not already registered.
http://www.dttas.ie/sites/default/files/corporate/guide-registering-scp-online.pdf

dodderangler

Pappa Charlie wrote: »

35 million for Mayo/Westport and 5 million for Dublin!

Put the whole lot into the dodder and blessington lake.
Trust me it need it
An maybe I should get a mill or two for because it's my idea