Funding – Sports Active Wexford

Physical Activity Promotion Scheme

Applications now closed for 2023

Note: – Only one application from each Club/Organisation will be considered for this scheme. Please read the criteria before completing the application form

1.General Purpose of the Scheme

This Grant Scheme aims:

To increase participation in Physical Activity and Sport.
To improve the management and administration of Clubs/Organisations.
To develop youth structures in Clubs/Organisations by providing sport and physical activity opportunities Sports Active Wexford will provide some financial resources to assist in the achievement of these objectives in meeting its own strategic aims. The key outcome is to provide support for clubs and organisations to provide a long-term commitment for the development of sport in their Community.

2. Funding

Maximum funding; €600 per Club/Organisation(There is an allocation of funds to cover this Programme. Once the funds have been allocated this grant scheme will be closed.)

3. Who can apply?

Clubs/Organisations that are based in County Wexford Clubs/Organisations that are affiliated to the National Governing Body or appropriate agency (written confirmation is needed i.e. copy of affiliation document) Clubs/Organisations that operate as “not for profit” and is open to public membership Clubs/Organisations that have a primary objective of sport or physically active recreation Clubs/Organisations that have policies and practices that encourage participation regardless of gender, age, race or ability Clubs/Organisations that operate under the basis of best practice for children in sport – representatives of the club/organisation must have attended a Safeguarding course within the last 3 years – new clubs must commit to attending training within the coming year

4. Who is not eligible to apply?

Individuals National/regional/county governing bodies For profit groups/commercial organisations Statutory agencies Applicants eligible for funding under other schemes will not be considered e.g. Go for Life

5. Ineligible Costs

Annual operation costs such as insurance, registration, affiliation fees, travel or accommodation, Capital Projects – any building development of facilities, including throwing areas or any refurbishment.

6. Projects that will be considered

Introduction of new sports projects/initiatives for target groups where opportunities do not already exist Projects/initiatives that cater for people with disabilities Projects which reflect a wide geographical spread Projects which provide for a significant number of participants (mass participation) i.e. walking clubs, fun runs, come and try days Any Physical activity promotion for populations which are within an area of disadvantage/ of a population which is disadvantaged or displaced. New initiatives/sports clubs promoting participation in sport and physical activity by groups with low participation rates – girls, after school clubs Performance opportunities for young people. Equipment and specific resource hire which support the above.

7. Submission of applications to Sports Active Wexford

Please submit the following information with your application:
- Written evidence that your Club/Organisation is affiliated to an NGB
- The club is compliant with the Governance Code https://www.governancecode.ie/

8. Payment of Physical Activity Grant

If your application is successful payment of grant in respect of approved project will be paid on completion of the authorised project and all criteria received. If the project is not carried out and the grant is not claimed before Friday 3rd November, 2023, the grant offer will be withdrawn.

Applications can be made online here

Applications must be made by 4pm on Friday 30th June 2023. If you have any queries please contact: sports.active@wexfordcoco.ie or phone 053 9196557

Sports Active Club Training Grant – Now open for 2023 applications

General Purpose of the Scheme:

This Grant Scheme aims:

to increase participation in Physical Activity and Sport
to improve the management and administration of clubs
to develop youth structures in clubs/organisations by providing sport and physical activity opportunities

Sports Active Wexford will provide some financial resources to assist in the achievement of these objectives in meeting its own strategic aims.

The key outcome is to provide support for clubs and organisations to provide a long-term commitment for the development of sport in their Community.

Funding:

Maximum funding of up to €500 per Club/Organisation of which Sports Active Wexford will fund 50% of the course costs and the Club/Organisation must match fund. E.g. SAW Funding = €100 – Club Funding = €100

Priority will be given to minority sports that do not have development officer support in the county.
Priority will also be given to training /education initiatives which target increased participation by:
women / girls,
ethnic minorities,
young people,
Disadvantaged groups
People with a disability

Who is eligible to apply?

Clubs/Organisations that are based in County Wexford.
Clubs/Organisations that are affiliated to the National Governing body of appropriate agency (written confirmation is needed i.e. copy of affiliation document).
Clubs/Organisations that operate as “not for profit” and is open to public membership.
Clubs/Organisations that have a primary objective of sport or physically active recreation.
Clubs/Organisations that have policies and practices that encourage participation regardless of gender, age, race or ability.
Clubs/Organisations that operate under the basis of best practice for children in sport – a member of the club must have previously attended a Child Welfare & Protection Awareness Course – new clubs must commit to attending training within the coming year.

Who is not eligible to apply?

Individuals
National/regional/county governing bodies
For profit groups/commercial organisations
Private facility owners
Statutory agencies
Applicants eligible for funding under other schemes will not be considered E.g. Go for Life, The Sports Capital Programme etc.

Ineligible Costs:

Annual operation costs such as insurance, registration, affiliation fees, travel, accommodation etc.
Generic courses that are provided by Sports Active Wexford e.g. Code of Ethics.
Courses outside the Island of Ireland
Sport related courses delivered by bodies not recognised under the National Coaching Development Programme( Coaching Ireland) or by the National Governing Bodies of Sport .
Generic sports courses delivered by a non-recognised agency
Applications eligible for funding under other schemes will not be considered e.g. Go for Life etc.

Submission of applications to Sports Active Wexford

Please submit the following information with your application:

Written evidence that your Club/Organisation is affiliated to an NGB.
Child Protection information

Payment of Club Training Grant

If you application is successful payment of Grant in respect of approved training will be paid on completion of the authorised training and all criteria received.

If the training is not carried out and the grant is not claimed before the first Friday in November the grant offer will be withdrawn

Evidence of expenditure e.g. receipts/invoices for the amount of the grant, made out in the name of your Club/Organisation. Please note receipts/invoices made out to individuals instead of Clubs/Organisations named on the application form will not be accepted as evidence of expenditure.
Evidence of your recognition of Sports Active Wexford’s financial contribution to your club e.g. local newspaper articles, advertisements, social media platforms reports, promotional material etc.

A progress evaluation report will be requested from successful Clubs and Organisations.

Sports Active Wexford can request audited accounts on the Club/Organisation‘s income and expenditure account.

The Application form can be accessed here.

Email: sports.active@wexfordcoco.ie

Contact Telephone No

053 919 6557

Sports Capital Funding

The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is now online in a system called OSCAR (Online Sports Capital Register). OSCAR will allow groups to view previous grants and payments, change contact details, seek payment of a grant and otherwise communicate with the Department online. This will also be the only way to apply for grants under any future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme. Any organisation that wishes to make any future applications must first register online.