DLR Sports Partnership Club Participation Grant Scheme 2027 (Ireland)

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership is inviting applications for the DLR Sports Partnership Club Participation Grant Scheme 2027, which supports sports clubs and organisations in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County to develop or expand targeted participation initiatives. Grants are intended to help clubs not already receiving significant core and/or additional funding, with a maximum overall grant of €2,500 per club. The application deadline is Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (time zone not specified in the source). Opportunity at a Glance

- Opportunity name: DLR Sports Partnership Club Participation Grant Scheme 2027

- Funding/commissioning body: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership (funding provided through Sport Ireland)

- Grant focus: Increasing participation in sport and physical activity, especially for girls/women, people with disabilities, and volunteer/coaches through training

- Eligible location: Organisations/clubs based in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County

- Maximum grant per club: €2,500 (overall maximum)

- Competition: Competitive selection process (due to limited funding)

- Stage payments: 75% issued on receipt of confirmation letter; final 25% after return of required reports and proof of expenditure

- Deadline: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (time zone not specified in the source)

- Contact (clarifications): 01-2719502 or [contact details removed]

- Application portal: Submit.com (DLR COCO)

About the Opportunity

The DLR Sports Partnership Club Participation Grant Scheme 2027 invites sports clubs and organisations in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown to apply for support that helps develop or expand initiatives aimed at participation growth. The scheme aligns with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership’s Strategic Plan and, for 2027, targets participation increases among: - Girls and women - People with disabilities, particularly within areas of disadvantage The scheme is also designed to support volunteer/coaching provision, including accredited training that strengthens inclusive club structures. Funding and Benefits

- Grant size limit: The maximum overall grant available to one club is €2,500.

- Funding source and intent: Grants are funded through Sport Ireland and aim to support clubs not already in receipt of significant core and/or additional funding.

- Competitive selection: Due to limited funding, awards are made through a competitive selection process.

- Additional weighting: The source states that applications that show other monetary support or benefit in kind for the proposed project will receive additional weighting during review.

- Payment schedule:

- 75% of the awarded grant is issued on receipt of the confirmation letter - Final 25% is issued on return of all required reports and proof of expenditure

- No appeals: The board sub-group’s decision is final and there is no appeals process.

- Double funding restriction: As funding is sourced through public sources, double funding for projects will not be permitted.

Who Is Eligible? Who is eligible to apply? Organisations/clubs must meet all of the following: - Be located and have their main base within the county boundary of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown - Operate on a “Not for Profit” basis and be open to public membership - Be affiliated to a Sport Ireland recognised National Governing Body (proof to be provided) or disability organisation - Schools can make joint applications with their local sport club/organisation - Have a primary objective of sport or physical activity - Have policies and practices that encourage inclusive participation regardless of gender, age, race, or ability - Have a club bank account, constitution, and effective committee in place - Operate under best practice for children in sport, including: - Members have previously attended Safeguarding training - A designated Children’s Officer - A Child Protection Policy in place - Be registered with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Public Participation Network (PPN) - Call 01-7060109 (as stated in the source) Who is ineligible to apply?

The following are not eligible:

- Individuals - National Governing Bodies of sport - For profit groups / commercial organisations - Organisations without a club/organisation bank account - Political organisations Important ineligibility note (previous grant status) The source states that clubs are not eligible to apply under the 2027 scheme if they: - Have unspent funding from a previous Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership grant scheme, or - Have not yet provided proof of spend or evaluation requirements Eligible Activities or Priority Areas Applicants can apply under one or more of three grant categories. If applying under multiple categories, the source states that a separate form must be completed for each category.

1. Women in Sport Participation Initiatives & Programmes

Projects should:

- Attract new female members/participants - Encourage ongoing participation - Demonstrate potential long-term sustainability - Relate to provision of sport/physical activity opportunities for girls and women

2. Disability Inclusion Participation Initiatives & Programmes

Projects should:

- Attract new members/participants among children and adults with a disability - Encourage ongoing participation - Demonstrate potential long-term sustainability - Relate to provision of sport/physical activity opportunities for people with a disability

3. Volunteer Training & Development

Projects should provide relevant and accredited training courses for: - Volunteers - Coaches - Administrators The training should develop inclusive opportunities and structures in clubs/organisations providing sport/physical activity for all. What types of costs/projects are considered? The source lists considered projects and costs, including: - New sports projects/initiatives for target groups where opportunities do not already exist - Non-personal equipment and specific resource hire supporting the above - Set-up costs for an initiative to increase participan