Deadline: 19-Mar-25
The Louth Local Sports Partnership is pleased to announce a Sports Club & Community Group Physical Activity Participation Grant Scheme for New & Current local sports clubs and groups in Louth to increase and support participation in sporting activities in County Louth.
Funding Information
- €1,500 maximum per club/group.
What they want to fund?
- New Clubs – Set up costs for clubs established in the last 2 years e.g. bibs, cones, training equipment, team kit (LSP branding guidelines will be issued if applying for team kit, LLSP Logo must be front and centre on all jerseys).
- Existing Clubs/Community Groups – Set up costs for initiatives to increase participant numbers of an existing or new branch of the club/ community group or increase physical activity targeting Disability, Mental Health, Disadvantaged Communities, Ethnics Minorities, Unemployed, Youth, Women & Girls, Older Adults and Men 35+, Ukrainian & Migrant Communities.
- Better Governance – Governance & Committee capacity building initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible sports clubs, community groups or sporting organisations must:
- Sports Clubs & Organisations should be based in the Louth area and be affiliated to a Sport Ireland recognised NGB or disability organisation.
- Community Groups should be based in Louth
- Operate as a not-for-profit group and be open for public membership.
- Have policies and practices in place that encourage participation regardless of gender, age, race or ability.
- Clubs must operate the best practice for Children in Sport – Club members/Volunteers must have completed a Child Welfare & Protection Awareness Course.
- Must be registered with Louth PPN or register at www.louthppn.ie
- Only ONE application per club, organisation or community group.
- Have adequate insurance in place covering the activities for which funding is to be used.
Ineligibility Criteria
- The following cannot apply:
- Individuals, Schools, Capital Projects, County Boards & Leagues.
- Projects that are funded by another source.
- Commercial Organisations, for profit groups.
- County/Regional/National Organisations or Statutory Agencies.
- Youth Clubs, Scouts & Girl Guides.
For more information, visit Louth Local Sports Partnership.