Go For Life National Grant Scheme

What is the Go For Life National Grant Scheme?

The Go for Life national grant scheme aims to assist in the implementation of locally developed, well planned initiatives designed to increase participation in recreational sport and physical activity by older people. In particular the scheme is aimed at:

  1. Assisting local clubs/organisations to enhance existing opportunities for their members in recreational sport and physical activity
  2. Assisting local clubs/organisations to initiate new initiatives geared at involving older people in recreational sport and physical activity
For further details visit www.olderinireland.ie.

2010 grant scheme

In December, Minister Mary Hanafin, TD announced the 862 groups who shared €350,000 under the National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People.

Offaly groups shared a total of €9,820 and are as follows: -

Arden View Community...


2009 grant scheme

Small grants making a big difference

• The Irish Sports Council allocates almost €350,000 in older people's sports grants.
• 23,000 people benefitted directly from scheme in 2008.
• 59% of Ireland's older people need to take part in more...


2008 grant scheme

The Irish Sports Council allocates €350,000 in sports grants for over 700 older people's groups

“This government is committed to making sure that people of all ages reap the social, physical and psychological benefits of increased physical activity and the...


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