The sports capital programme administered by my Department aims to assist voluntary and community organisations with the development of appropriate facilities for an integrated and planned approach to sports and recreation, with priority for designated disadvantaged areas.
I intend to announce the 2001 sports capital programme next month at which time it will be open to all organisations to apply for an application form and a copy of the guidelines, terms and conditions for funding. All of the applications will be assessed in accordance with the assessment criteria outlined in the guidelines, terms and conditions governing the programme. Applications from schools must be made jointly with local sports and community groups.