Applications for Sports Capital Grants Funding 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.

Any organisation that wishes to make an application must first be registered at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie the Department’s online application system – OSCAR (Online Sports Capital Register) and this must be done by Friday 5th October. 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 Department has created a “how-to register” video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDl-L2l5JXQ&t=8s.

The guide to making an application is available on the Department’s Sports Capital Programme website www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie.

Applications can only be made online from 9am on Friday 7th September until 5pm on Friday 19th October, 2018.

For advice on how to make the application or for any technical matters:
• read the Guide
• view the YouTube how-to guides https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1kBv-FA7QcFmu8cdrIsTg
• attend one of the information workshops which will be held during the application period. All registered organisations will be emailed with relevant details.
• phone the Department – for Waterford applications contact Anne Vaughan at (064) 6627308
• email SportsCapitalProgrammes@dttas.gov.ie.
• you can download a blank sample application form at http://www.dttas.gov.ie/sport/english/sport-unit-1-sports-capital-programmes-division (this is only a sample form and all applications must be made on the online OSCAR system).

The Sports Capital Programme is the Government’s primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.

The programme funds:
• Natural grass sports pitches, tracks and courts (including pitch drainage)
• Floodlighting
• Artificial sports pitches, tracks, courts and multi-use games areas
• Fitness studios
• Security fencing, ball stop netting and goal posts
• Hurling walls / handball alleys
• Walking/jogging tracks
• Building or refurbishment of dressing rooms, showers and toilets
• Building or refurbishment of sports halls, gyms or fitness studios
• Modifications to sports facilities to improve access for people with disabilities.
• Non-personal sports equipment including gym equipment3, lawn mowers and defibrillators.
• Any other capital projects that are clearly sporting in nature and that will increase participation in sport or improve performance (see definition above)

Sports Capital Programme Workshop Presentation

THE CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS
5PM ON FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2018.

For further information/support please call Waterford Sports Partnership – Peter Jones (WSP | County) 0761 10 2191 or Pauline Cunningham (WSP | City) 0761 10 2682.

Waterford City and County Council is currently inviting applications from community groups for funding to assist with the organisation of a cycling themed event during Bike Week 2018, which will take place from 9th to 17th June.
The objective of Bike Week is to celebrate cycling in all its forms and to get more people participating in cycling both for transport and recreation.

The type of groups which may apply are community groups, voluntary organisations, schools, sports clubs, active retirement groups, community childcare service providers, work places or any group that wishes to organise a bike related event on a ‘not for profit basis’ during Bike Week 2018.

Examples of possible Bike Week events include (but are not limited to):
• Guided bike tour of a town/village.  These can be themed, for example, heritage, gardens, or food trips.
• Cycles from your school to a local amenity on cycle to school/work Wednesday (13th June) for bike based games such as treasure hunts and slow bicycle races;
• A midsummer night cycle
• Bike maintenance workshops
• Bike art exhibition
• Bike school art competition, quiz or drama
• Family fun cycle
• Bike fashion show
• Cycling window display competition in local shops
• Picnic cycle
• Fancy dress bike parade.
• Greenway Cycle
The list is endless! 

Grants available may be somewhere in the range of €100 to €350 per successful group/event, depending on applications received and the nature of those applications.

DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM HERE

Completed applications should be e-mailed to jcodd@waterfordcouncil.ie or, alternatively, application forms can be posted to Johnny Codd, Community Dept., Waterford City and County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford.

The CLOSING DATE for applications is 4 p.m. Friday 13th April 2018.
Applications received after this time will not be considered.

For further information contact: Johnny Codd, Community Section, Lo Call 0761 10 2503
Email: jcodd@waterfordcouncil.ie

 

2018 Club Grant – WSP allocated 3,000 euro to twenty eight sports clubs and disability organisation which has enabled eighty three coaches to attend courses to increase their knowledge and improve their coaching sessions at club level.
Since 2009 under our Coaching and Development Funds, Waterford Sports Partnership has allocated 196 separate grants totalling €47,279 funding 25 new clubs and 718 coaches from new and established Clubs in Waterford.

The 2018 WSP Sports Grant aims to support volunteers and develop opportunities for people to participate in organised sport. The grant offered clubs the opportunity to access funding for club members for referee/coaching courses accredited by Coaching Ireland or a National Governing Body of Sport.

Dungarvan Rugby Club chairperson Trevor Doherty said ‘the funding we have received towards coaching costs for the Foundation Level Rugby Course will enable us to offer our thriving junior section higher quality coaching and help the club continue to develop’.

The successful applicants were: Abbeyside Ladies Football, Ardmore A.C, Ballinroad Soccer Club, Ballyduff AFC, De La Salle Football Club, De La Salle Juvenile GAA Club, Deise Dragons, Dungarvan GAA, Dungarvan Gymnastics club, Dungarvan Rugby Club, Dunhill Squash Club, Dyspraxia Waterford, Ferrybank Athletics Club, Finisk Valley Athletic, Gaultier Ladies football, Lismore AFC, Lismore Camogie Club, Park Rangers, Portlaw Camogie Club, Saviours Crystal Boxing Club, Seaview Celtic A.C., St Saviour’s A.F.C, Tramore Athletic Club, Tramore GAA, Tramore RFC, Waterford Boat Club, Waterford Community Games and Waterford Crystal Swimming Club.

For more information please contact: Peter Jones, Sports Development Officer, Waterford Sports Partnership on 0761 10 2191

Waterford City & County Council Supporting Communities Fund 2018 is now open for applications
Closing date for applications EXTENDED to Wednesday 7th March 2018.
Waterford City & County Council is committed to encouraging communities and empowering residents to make a difference to their areas. To support this, the Council is inviting applications to its Supporting Communities Fund 2018.

The Supporting Communities Fund provides grant aid assistance to Residents Associations, Community Groups, Sports Clubs and other groups/committees engaged in community activity, providing community services or carrying out improvement works at local or county level. Groups can apply under one the following 3 funding strands:

1. Residents Association Fund,
2. Community Activity Fund,
3. Sports & Recreation Fund

How to apply
All applicants must complete a Supporting Waterford Communities Fund 2018 application form:
Supporting Waterford Fund Guide 2018 – English
Supporting Waterford Fund Guide 2018 – As Gaelige
Supporting Community Fund 2018 Application Form
Supporting Community Fund 2018 Fhoirm Iarratais

Alternatively you can collect an application pack at Waterford City & County Council Customer Service points at Bailey’s New Street, Waterford or at the Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan or alternatively you can email waterfordcommunitiesfund@waterfordcouncil.ie  to have an application pack sent out to you.

Once completed please submit your application by email to waterfordcommunitiesfund@waterfordcouncil.ie  or in hard copy to:

Colette O’Brien,
Supporting Waterford Communities Fund 2018,
Waterford City & County Council,
Baileys New Street,
Waterford

Closing EXTENDED to Wednesday 7th March 2018

The 2018 WSP Club Grant is open for applications. This small scale grant will support existing clubs and disability organisations with coach education costs. The CLOSING DATE for receipt of applications is Wednesday 31st January 2018.

GRANT OVERVIEW
The 2018 WSP Club Grant aims to support volunteers and develop opportunities for people to participate in organised sport. This small scale grant will support existing clubs and disability organisations with coach education costs.

WHO CAN APPLY?
Any club based in Waterford City or County, affiliated to a Sport Ireland recognised NGB or disability organisation, that operates as a not for profit organisation.

WHAT COSTS ARE ELIGIBLE?
COACH EDUCATION – Disability organisations or clubs affiliated to NGBs can avail of up to €150 towards referee/coaching courses accredited by Coaching Ireland or a National Governing Body of Sport. The funding will cover Coach Education Courses for coaches aged 16 to 20 & coaches aged 21+.

HOW MUCH IS AVAILABLE?
The WSP Sports Club Grant has a maximum allocation of €150 per club. Clubs must also submit AGM minutes and affiliation letters where appropriate.

Click here to view the GRANT CRITERIA
Click here for an APPLICATION FORM

For further information of queries please contact Peter Jones on 0761 10 2191 or by email at pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie