€40M announced by Minister Ring for 2014 round of Sports Capital Programme

Its a new year and a new round of sports grants have been announced  by Minister Ring for 2014 (see Press Release below). The important dates to remember are:

• Open for applications from 12 noon on Friday 17th January;
• Closed for registration at 5pm on Friday 7th February;
• Closed for applications at 5pm on Friday 28th February.

OSCAR.

A new online system, introduced last year, called OSCAR (Online Sports Capital Register). Clubs and organisations are requested to register now if they wish to apply for funding under the Sports Capital fund this year. Failure to register will mean that sports organisations will not be able to apply for funding in 2014.

To register using the OSCAR system follow this link www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie

Press Release.

Sunday 22nd December 2013

A new €40 million fund for important sports capital projects has been announced today by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring.

The Sports Capital Programme is the main channel of Government support for developing sports facilities and purchasing sports equipment for sports clubs and organisations across Ireland.

“The 2014 Sports Capital Programme will again provide much needed capital funding for sporting organisations throughout the country. The 2012 Programme saw a record number of applications and we are acutely aware of the very high level of demand that exists for such grants.  I am delighted to announce that we will be making allocations totalling €40 million next year.  Under the programme pitches will be drained, floodlights will be installed, sports halls will be improved and dressing rooms will be built.  Thanks to these grants, people will have more opportunities than ever to get active and stay active in a wide range of sports. It will also have a positive impact on job creation in construction,” Minister Ring said.

“The terms and conditions of the programme have been finalised and it will open for applications on 17th January 2014.    Applications for the 2014 programme will only be accepted online, and organisations must be registered in order to apply.”

• Open for applications from 12 noon on Friday 17th January;
• Closed for registration at 5pm on Friday 7th February;
• Closed for applications at 5pm on Friday 28th February.

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