GRANT CRITERIA
Physical Activity Programme Funding for Adult Disability Services
The purpose of this grant is to support not-for-profit adult disability organisations in delivering inclusive and accessible physical activity opportunities for adults and young people with disabilities. The programme places a particular emphasis on outdoor activities such as cycling, walking, running, pitch & putt, fishing, surfing, kayaking, orienteering and equestrian pursuits, etc.
Funding of up to €500 is available per organisation under this scheme.
Criteria:
- Applicants must be a not-for-profit organisation working with adults and/or young people with disabilities.
- The programme must focus on inclusive and accessible physical activity opportunities.
- Activities should prioritise outdoor participation where possible (e.g. cycling, walking, running, pitch & putt, fishing, equestrian).
- The programme must take place within the specified funding period June to August 2026.
- Organisations must have appropriate safeguarding, insurance, and governance structures in place.
- Qualified or suitably experienced coaches/instructors must deliver the programme.
- Programmes should aim to increase participation, confidence, and enjoyment in physical activity.
- Successful applicants must cooperate with WSP publicity requirements, including participation in promotional activities where appropriate. This may include the provision of photographs, participant quotes, and programme information for use in media and promotional materials.
- 100% of approved funding will be paid upfront to the club’s bank account following:
- Submission of a signed WSP Grant Declaration
- Completion of New Supplier Set-Up Form
- Agreements must be in the name of the organisation, not an individual.
- Payments will be made to the organisation bank account only.
Eligible costs include:
- Coaching / instructor fees directly related to programme delivery
- Facility or venue hire (e.g. sports halls, outdoor activity centres, pitches)
- Equipment hire or purchase (small-scale, activity-specific equipment only)
- Transport costs for participants where necessary to enable access to activities (must not exceed 50% of total grant).
- Specialist supports required for participation (e.g. assistant coaches, guides, support staff)
- Programme materials and resources (e.g. safety equipment, printed materials, activity aids)
- Refreshments, where they are an essential part of participation, inclusion, or social engagement within the programme
- Insurance costs directly related to the delivery of the funded programme (if applicable)
Ineligible costs include:
- All costs must be reasonable, necessary, and directly linked to the delivery of the programme activities.
- Large-scale or non-activity-specific equipment purchases not directly required for programme delivery
- Staff wages or salaries not directly linked to the delivery of the funded programme
- General operational or running costs of the organisation (e.g. utilities, rent, administration costs)
- Costs already incurred or retrospective funding for activities that have taken place prior to approval
- Team jerseys, branded clothing, or personalised equipment (e.g. individual kits, custom apparel, or personalised sporting gear not essential to participation).
- Subsidised membership fees for clubs or facilities.
Reporting:
- Clubs will be assigned a WSP representative who will be in contact prior to the programme.
- Clubs must submit a post-programme Evaluation by Friday 18th September @ 5pm, including:
- Participant numbers
- Feedback and participant quotes
- Learnings and outcomes
- Pictures of Activity for promotional use.
- All receipts and invoices must match the grant allocation.
- Failure to submit the required report and receipts will result in the club being ineligible for future WSP grant schemes for a 3 year period.
Dates of Interest:
- Grant Opens: Monday 11th May 2026
- Grant Closing: Monday 25th May 2026
- €500 max per organisation
- 100% of the Grant to be paid on Friday 12th June 2026
- Programmes must run between 1st June – 4th September 2026
- All paperwork including invoices to be submitted along with Evaluation Form by Friday 18th September 2026
For more information, please contact, Pauline Casey, Sports Inclusion Development Officer:
Phone: 086 7837385
Email: pcasey@waterfordsportspartnership.ie
Article Modified: May 05, 2026 1:28 pm
