Offaly Sports Partnership aims to achieve sustained increases in participation levels in physical activity, sport and active living in County Offaly. This club development grant scheme is designed to support: -
mid to long term club planning
education & training programmes
initiatives designed to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in sport
the purchase of non-personal training equipment to support return to sport programmes
Clubs can apply for funding under one of the four schemes detailed above
Eligibility
Who is eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply for this funding, clubs / sporting organisations should: -
be based in Offaly
be an affiliate of a National Governing Body of Sport recognised by Sport Ireland
have appropriate governance documentation (constitution, memorandum and articles of association or similar) in place
operate on a not for profit basis; and be open for public membership
have policies, practices and procedures in place that encourage participation regardless of ability, age, family / marital status, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation or membership of the Traveller community
have appropriate insurance in place to allow for the delivery of all their activities
adhere to best practice guidelines in the area of children in sport. Best practice guidelines include i. having a child safeguarding statement in situ; ii. having a club welfare officer and designated liaison person in situ; iii. Garda vetting of coaches / volunteers that work with underage teams and individuals; and iv. ensuring that coaches and volunteers who work with underage individuals / teams have undergone Safeguarding 1 (child protection) training
Who is ineligible to apply?
individuals
national / regional / county governing structures
statutory agencies
for profit groups / commercial organisations / private facility owners