Large scale sport infrastructure fund 2024

The applicant will be required to contribute a minimum of 30% of the total project costs.  The level of own funding provided by the applicant of a project will be taken into account in assessing proposals with more favourable consideration to be given to applicants showing a higher percentage of own funding. It is important to note that priority will be given to shovel ready projects i.e. where planning permission has been granted and the application shows the project can be delivered in a reasonable time period.

The scheme will have a particular focus on National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) and Local Authorities.  While the scheme is aimed primarily at the National Governing Bodies of Sport and Local Authorities, it is also open to other bodies, philanthropic funders, clubs and voluntary organisations to apply but such applications would necessarily have to be made and prioritised by a Local Authority and/or a National Governing Body of Sport.  Assessment of applications, for funding of between €600,000 and €30 million, will take into account population size, sustainability, reducing administrative overheads and ensuring that similar access is provided to accommodate access by men and women to LSSIF-funded facilities.

It is a requirement of the scheme that all applications must be submitted to the Department by either a Local Authority or a National Governing Body of Sport. Joint applications involving more than one organisation are encouraged. These can consist, for example, of joint ventures between a number of National Governing Bodies of Sport, a number of Local Authorities and/ or a mixture of both Local Authorities and National Governing Bodies of Sport. Such applications can also make provision for the use of facilities by clubs, schools, Education and Training Boards and other community groups. Applications for facilities that are being developed for professional sports must show evidence that the infrastructure shall not be used exclusively by a single professional sport user and ensure similar access to all.

Applicants should refer to the LSSIF 2024 Application Guidelines & FAQ’s prior to completing the application form.

Clare County Council is now seeking applications from relevant organisations/clubs who are not applying through their National Governing Body of Sport regarding large scale infrastructure sport projects that are eligible to apply as per the LSSIF 2024 application guidelines.

In order to facilitate the assessment of applications, Clare County Council will require completed application forms along with any necessary supporting documentation to be submitted by Thursday 13th June, 2024
By email to: lssif2024@clarecoco.ie

(The closing date is set to allow all applications to be assessed in advance of Clare County Council submitting final applications to the Department by Monday 1st July, 2024).

Note: Late applications will not be considered. All applications must be completed in full and all required.

Documentation must be submitted with the application to be considered for assessment. Failure to provide all relevant information and documentation will preclude groups from assessment.

Queries should be referred to the Social Development Directorate on (065) 6846528 or by email at lssif2024@clarecoco.ie