Community Sports Facilities Fund Webinar Nov 2026
Newly rebranded Sports Capital Programme, now known as the Community Sports Facilities Fund!
Cork Sports Partnership and 2into3 are delighted to announce registration is now open for the FREE Community Sports Facilities Fund Online Webinar this November!
This webinar is designed for club committee members who are responsible for grant applications, particularly those applying to the Community Sports Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital Programme). Patricia Keenan, Director of Funding at 2into3, will lead the session. Patricia has extensive experience across multiple national grant programmes and has supported countless clubs to refine their project ideas, strengthen their pitch, and prepare high-quality applications.
The webinar will cover:
- What qualifies for funding
- Who is eligible to apply
- How to prepare a strong grant application
- Understanding the application process and scoring
- How to maximise your score and improve your chances of success
After attending, you will:
- Understand how to prepare a compelling, grant-ready project
- Be confident in navigating the application process
- Know how to position your club for the best possible outcome
Details:
- Date: Tues, 3rd Nov 2026
- Time: 7-8pm
- Where: Online Via Zoom
- Contact: Louise at [email protected]
- Register for free: https://eventmaster.ie/event/5ZOjsQvsEz
Community Sports Facilities Fund Overview:
- Opens on Monday, October 19, 2026
- Closes on Friday, February 26, 2027
Key Dates & Timeline:
- Registration Opens: September 28, 2026 (via the new SPRAOI online system)
- Information Guide Published: Week of October 12, 2026
- Applications Open: October 19, 2026
- Application Deadline: February 26, 2027 (5:00 PM)
The fund has been expanded to enable your club upgrade facilities, develop infrastructure and purchase equipment:
- Equipment-only Grants of up to €70,000 (Not for NGBs or Tier 2s)
- Local Grants of up to €250,000 (95% max grant rate)
- Regional Tier 1 Grants of between €250,000 and €550,000 (70% max grant rate)
- Regional Tier 2 Grants of between €550,000 and €750,000 (70% max grant rate, capital only, no equipment allowed)
- More information on this scheme will be published on this page in due course: https://bit.ly/4xFqeuw