Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2022
152. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if it has been decided when the next call for funding under the sports capital grant will be made; and if changes are planned in the format of the next call. [46702/22]
View answerThe latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) closed for applications on Monday 1 March 2021 and by the deadline a record 3,106 applications were submitted. The final set of allocations under this round (on foot of capital appeals) was announced on Tuesday 31 May.
The priority in the short term is to advance the successful applications, of which there are almost 2,900, to "formal approval" and grant drawdown stage which requires detailed engagement with all grantees. Now that the appeals process is complete, my Department has also begun a full review of all aspects of the 2020 round of the SCEP and any recommendations arising will be reflected in the terms and conditions of the next round. Following the completion of the review, I will announce the exact timing of the next round but it is hoped to have it open for applications early in the New Year.
