Open: Club Development, Participation and Volunteer Supports

Open for applications: Club Development, Participation and Volunteer Supports
Available to sporting organisations and funded by Sport Ireland

Press Release
10 October 2022

Longford County Council, through Longford Sports Partnership, is pleased to invite applications for the Club Development and Volunteer Supports scheme for 2022. The scheme funded by Sport Ireland.

Funding under the scheme is available for sports organisations aiming to increase participation in sport and physical activity through innovative initiatives. The maximum grant is €500 for club development, which includes equipment and €500 for volunteer supports, which includes coaching. Expenditure already spent in 2022 can be used.

Applications are particularly welcome from new clubs or clubs involved in minority sports. Applications are also welcome from projects targeting groups who have low levels of participation, including older people, girls and women, people with disabilities, unemployed people and those who live in identified disadvantaged communities.

To be eligible for this scheme, sports clubs must be registered with County Longford Public Participation Network (PPN). To register, visit Longfordppn.ie. Alternatively, see the Club Development and Volunteer Supports scheme application form for County Longford PPN contact details.

The closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Tuesday, 1 November. Late applications will not be considered. Application forms are available to download on Longfordsports.ie. For further details, contact Longford Local Sports Partnership by emailing sports@longfordcoco.ie or calling 043 334 3493.

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All media queries should be directed to the Longford County Council Communications Officer via mediaenquiries@longfordcoco.ie or by calling 043 334 4217.