Celebrating €8.6 million secured in Community Sport Facilities Fund
We are thrilled to announce that our clients have successfully secured €8.6 million in the recent Community Sports Facilities Fund. This is an average grant of €179,000 per application.
“We’re delighted to have supported a range of organisations in this round – a massive congratulations to our clients! These grants will enable a wide range of communities to enhance their facilities and provide vital opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate in sports and physical activity. We are excited to see the positive impact these projects will have on local communities.”
– Patricia Keenan, Director of Funding, 2into3.
Largest-ever funding announced for Sport Facilities
Ministers Martin and Byrne announced €230m in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly Sports Capital and Equipment Programme). Over a quarter of a billion allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024 with a total investment of €256m. This is a record allocation which will facilitate the largest-ever investment in sports facilities in communities across Ireland. For a full breakdown of allocations, visit the official government page here.
Speaking at the announcement in Ringsend today, Minister Martin said:
“Sport is vital to our sense of togetherness and community, from local clubs to professional and high-performance teams and athletes. Each and every one of these grants represents a project that will create a new or improved opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in sport to the best of their ability. Clubs will be better able to serve their communities with the help of this fund. For example 194 clubs are getting funding to install solar panels, 317 clubs are getting funding for LED floodlights and 966 projects will include improvements to pitches.
“These vital improvements and new facilities will add to the equipment allocations announced earlier this year to ensure that more people than ever have access to the sports they love in their local areas.”
Learn More
If you’re interested in learning more about the Community Sport Facilities Fund (previously Sports Capital and Equipment Programme) visit our webpage.
From our experience, successful applications are strategic and are adequately prepared for their application in advance. If you’re interested in preparing the best Community Sport Facilities Fund application and require our assistance, contact Patricia Keenan for more information on 086 065 7347, or visit our webpage here.
