This club development grant scheme is designed to support: -

1. the delivery of local programmes to increase or sustain club membership
2. the delivery of initiatives designed to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in sport
3. new clubs with initial start-up costs (e.g. affiliation, insurance, equipment, venue hire, etc.)

In launching the scheme Mr Feehan said, 
“Offaly Sports Partnership is delighted to launch our 2025 club development grant for sports clubs in Co Offaly. While the Sports Partnership’s funding is limited, we would nonetheless encourage clubs to apply”

Clubs are advised to contact Offaly Sports Partnership at on 057 93 57462, by email or visit https://www.offalysports.ie/funding/club-development-grant-schemes/club-development-grant-scheme for further information on this scheme. Please note: -

• applications can only be accepted from Offaly based affiliates of a National Governing Body of Sport recognised by Sport Ireland
• only one application can be submitted per club / organisation; and the application must adhere to a minimum of one of the three objectives of the grant scheme
• funding applications must be submitted by 12pm on Friday, 14th March 2025 via the application form link as noted here, https://submit.link/3qD  
• the maximum level of grant assistance per successful application will be in the region of €500 to €750