Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2023
386. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a company limited by guarantee, whose primary purpose is the development of sports and leisure facilities in a local area, was eligible to apply under the last Capital Sports Programme; if the company will be entitled to apply under the forthcoming programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22540/23]
View answerUnder the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme, grants are available to voluntary, not-for profit sports clubs, community groups, NGBs, and local authorities. Third level colleges, Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and schools may also apply for funding jointly with sports clubs or organisations.
The programme only funds organisations where all the income is used to fund the activities of the organisation and is not paid to the owner(s). The Department may seek proof of "not-for-profit" status in order to determine eligibility. More details of the Programme including the latest "Guide to Making an Application" which sets out the terms and condition of the scheme can be found at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie . While the terms and conditions of the next round of the Programme are yet to be finalised, it is unlikely that any changes will be made to the eligibility criteria.
Any organisation that wishes to make an application must first be registered at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie. A separate guide to the registration process can also be found at this site.
