What you need to know about the Sports Capital Grant 2018

The application process for the 2018 Sports Capital Grant Programme is currently open with the deadline set for Friday the 19^th of October. Here at Daniel Whelan Engineering Works Ltd we work closely with a lot of sports clubs and facilities nationwide so we have compiled a document to help shed some light on the programme for those who are in the process of completing an application or may be interested in completing an application before the deadline.

What is the Sports Capital Programme?

The Sports Capital Programme is an initiative operated by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. The programme provides grants which assist in refurbishing sports clubs and facilities across Ireland.

The programme aims to increase participation in sports and activities nationwide through assisting national governing bodies, community organisations and local authorities. The goal is to develop high quality, safe, accessible and well-designed facilities in order to achieve the above goal.

The programme also encourages the idea of the sharing of sports club facilities as well as prioritising the need of such facilities in disadvantaged areas.

Who is eligible to apply for a grant?

The Sports Capital Programme is open to;

• Voluntary and Community Groups
• Sports Clubs
• National Governing Bodies of Sport
• Local Authorities
• Education and Training Boards may only apply jointly, alongside a sports club or organisation

What can and can’t I get funding for?

The following are a list of items for which funding under the scheme is available;

• Floodlighting
• Fitness Studios
• Security Fencing Ball Stop Netting and Goal Posts
• Hurling Walls/Handball Alleys
• Natural Grass Sports Pitches, Tracks and Courts
• MUGA ( Multi Use Games Areas)
• Walking/Jogging Tracks
• Building/Refurbishment of dressing rooms, showers and toilets
• Building/Refurbishment of Sports Halls, Gyms or Fitness Studios
• Modifications to sports Facilities for increased access for those with disabilities
• Non-personal sports equipment such as gym equipment, lawn mowers and defibrillators
• Other capital projects which are sporting in nature and may serve to increase participation in sport related activities or improve performance

The following are not funded through the Sports Capital Programme;

• Viewing Stands
• Operational Costs
• Car Parks, Roads or Landscaping
• Children’s Playgrounds
• The construction or renovation of swimming pools
• Routine maintenance
• Bars, Kitchens, Sleeping accommodation or any other part of a project which may have no sporting content

What does own funding in the application process mean?

This term is significant for all applicants to the Sports Capital Programme – except local authorities. All other applicants and organisations must make a minimum contribution to the total project cost of 5% of total project costs.

Through the application process, applicants that can show a higher percentage of own funding may receive higher marks.

In the case of a Local Authority – you must make a minimum contribution of 30% of overall project costs.

In essence, your own funding alongside the amount applied for must cover the total amount of the project cost.

Where can I register?

If you are part of an organisation that would like to make an application, you must first register from – www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie.

Have a look at some of the Fencing work we have carried out for clubs and facilities similar to yours below.