Club Grant and Funding Programmes
Clubs are the hub of our sport and are central to the long-term sustainable development of the game in Ireland.
In order to support clubs, in partnerships with the Provincial Unions, Cricket Ireland provides direct investment into club facilities, infrastructure and equipment through the Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant scheme, as well as provides information on other Government-supported Grant funds that clubs may apply to.
Read more about:
• Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant
• Republic of Ireland Grant and Funding opportunities
• Northern Ireland Grant and Funding opportunities
• Sports Partnerships and Local Councils - ROI and NI
Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant
The Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant assists cricket clubs to improve grounds, pavilions and equipment. Over the last three years €150,000 has been invested in clubs through the Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant.
Successful projects funded have included:
• sightscreen replacement;
• upgrades to squares and outfields;
• drainage improvements;
• installation of artificial wickets;
• purchase of a mobile cage and bowling machine;
• purchase of a Water Hog and run-up covers; and
• club house upgrades and repairs.
The 2019 application process is now open.
Eligibility
• Clubs that are in good standing with their Provincial Union are eligible and have completed - or are on their way to completing - the relevant Clubmark (or similar) accreditation process.
• Clubs must confirm that they are providing a minimum of 50% funding for the nominated project.
• If approved for a grant from the Fund, the Club agrees to host at least one Cricket Ireland representative match over each of the following two seasons (if required), and/or two Cricket Ireland representative team training sessions per season for the next two seasons (if required) – for which a venue hire fee would apply.
• Clubs are eligible to receive a maximum of €2,500 / £2,000 per project.
Applications must be received by Provincial Unions by 6 December 2019.
Club Facilities Grant Application Process
Each Provincial Union has specific guidelines for application for clubs within their boundary, so please access information for cricket clubs registered in:
• Cricket Leinster
• Munster Cricket Union
• Northern Cricket Union (extended to 3 January 2020)
• North West Cricket Union
Grant Application Form
• Download the Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant Application Form (PDF)
Republic of Ireland Grant and Funding opportunities
Irish Government’s Sports Capital Programme
The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is operated by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and provides grants to assist in the development or refurbishment of sports facilities and the provision of sports equipment.
The Programme aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country.
Grants are available to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport and local authorities. Third level colleges, Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports clubs or organisations.
• Further Information: www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie
• Watch a video guide to making a grant application.
Community Loan Finance
Clann Credo Community Loan Finance has helped transform communities and the lives of many. They work with Voluntary and Community Groups, Charities, Social Enterprises and Amateur Sports Clubs around the country.
Clan Credo provide loans for groups working in the areas of: Community Facilities; Sports and Recreation; Social Housing; Arts and Tourism; Enterprise Centres and Sustainable Energy. Clann Credo Community Loan Finance takes the form of: Bridging Loans; Match Funding Loans; Capital Equipment Loans; Working Capital and Property Loan
• For further Information: www.clanncredo.ie
Local Sports Partnerships
Local Sports Partnerships in the Republic of Ireland offer a variety of excellent opportunities to access funding to support clubs and their development. A list of Local Sports Partnerships are available by scrolling to the next section below.
Northern Ireland Grant and Funding opportunities
Government Grants and Funding Programmes
We will update with funding information when programmes are announced. Information/FAQ’s on funding in Northern Ireland can be found here.
Local Councils
Local Councils in Northern Ireland offer a variety of excellent opportunities to access funding to support clubs and their development. A list of Local Sports Partnerships are available by scrolling to the next section below.
Sporting Partnerships and Local Councils - ROI and NI
Local Sports Partnerships
Local Sports Partnerships in the Republic of Ireland offer a variety of excellent opportunities to access funding to support clubs and their development
| Ireland Sports Partnerships | |
| Carlow Sports Partnership | Sports Partnership Coordinator www.carlowsports.ie |
| Cavan Sports Partnership | Sports Coordinator www.cavansportspartnership.ie |
| Clare Sports Partnership | Co-ordinator Email: info@claresportspartnership.ie www.claresportspartnership.ie |
| County Cork Sports Partnership | Co-Ordinator www.corksports.ie |
| County Galway Sports Partnership | Sports Coordinator Email: sports@galwaycoco.ie www.galway.ie |
| Donegal Sports Partnership | Co-ordinator www.activedonegal.com |
| Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership | Sports Coordinator Email: sportspartnership@dlrcoco.ie www.dlrsportspartnership.ie |
| Dublin City Sports Partnership | Sports Coordinator Email: dcsn@dublincity.ie www.dublincity.ie |
| Fingal Sports Partnership | Sports Coordinator Email: info@fingalcoco.ie www.fingalcoco.ie |
| Kerry Sports Partnership | Sports Development Officer www.kerrycdb.ie |
| Kildare Sports Partnership | Sports Co-ordinator www.kildare.ie |
| Kilkenny Sports Partnership | www.kilkenny.ie |
| Laois Sports Partnership | Sports Coordinator E-mail: info@laoissports.ie www.laoissports.ie |
| Leitrim Sports Partnership | Leitrim Sports Partnership Coordinator Email: sports@leitrimcoco.ie www.leitrim.ie |
| Limerick City Sports Partnership | Co-ordinator www.cllsp.ie |
| Longford Sports Partnership | Sports Co-ordinator Email: info@longfordsports.ie www.longfordsports.ie |
| Louth Sports Partnership | Sports Co-ordinator www.louthlsp.ie |
| Mayo Sports Partnership | Sports Co-ordinator www.mayosports.ie |
| Meath Sports Partnership | Co-ordinator Email: mlsp@meathcoco.ie www.meathsports.ie |
| Monaghan Sports Partnership | Sports Coordinator |
| North Tipperary Sports Partnership | Local Sports Co-ordinator |
| Offaly Sports Partnership | Co-ordinator |
| Roscommon Sports Partnership | Co-ordinator |
| Sligo Sports Partnership | Sports Co-ordinator |
| South Dublin Sports Partnership | Co-ordinator |
| South Tipperary Sports Partnership | Sports Co-ordinator |
| Waterford Sports Partnership | ports Development Officer |
| Westmeath Sports Partnership | Co-ordinator |
| Wexford Sports Partnership | Co-ordinator |
| Wicklow Sports Partnership | Administrator |
Local Councils
Local Councils in Northern Ireland offer a variety of excellent opportunities to access funding to support clubs and their development
| Councils of Northern Ireland | |
| Antrim Borough Council | Sports Development Officer Antrim Borough Council Tel: 028 9446 3113 www.antrim.gov.uk |
| Ards Borough Council | Sports Development Officer Tel: 028 9182 4018 Mob: 07920 187819 www.ards-council.gov.uk |
| Armagh City and District Council | Armagh Sports Forum Tel: 028 3752 9636 Fax: 028 3752 3064 Email: armaghsportsforum@armagh.gov.uk www.armagh.gov.uk |
| Ballymena Borough Council | Sports Development Officer www.ballymena.gov.uk |
| Ballymoney Borough Council | Sports Development Officer Tel: 028 2766 0267 Email: sportsdevelopment@ballymoney.gov.uk www.ballymoney.gov.uk |
| Banbridge District Council | Sports Development Officer Tel: 028 4066 0605 www.banbridge.com |
| Belfast City Council | Support for Sport Scheme Tel: 028 9027 0515 Email: supportforsport@belfastcity.gov.uk www.belfastcity.gov.uk |
| Carrickfergus Borough Council | Sports Development Officer www.carrickfergus.org |
| Castlereagh Borough Council | Sports Development Officer www.castlereagh.gov.uk |
| Coleraine Borough Council | Sports Development Officer www.colerainebc.gov.uk |
| Cookstown District Council | Sports Services Officer www.cookstown.gov.uk |
| Craigavon Borough Council | Sports Services Officer www.craigavon.gov.uk |
| Derry City Council | Club and Performance Development Manager www.derrycity.gov.uk |
| Down District Council | Tel: 028 4461 0800 Fax: 028 4461 0801 www.downdc.gov.uk |
| Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council | Tel: 028 8772 0370 Ext. 375 www.dungannon.gov.uk |
| Fermanagh District Council | Secretary Fermanagh Sports Advisory Committee www.fermanagh.gov.uk |
| Larne Borough Council | Sports Development Officer www.larne.gov.uk |
| Limavady Borough Council | Sports Development Officer www.limavady.gov.uk |
| Lisburn City Council | Sports Development Officer www.lisburncity.gov.uk |
| Magherafelt District Council | Sports Development Officer www.magherafelt.gov.uk |
| Moyle District Council | Sports Development Officer www.moyle-council.org |
| Newry and Mourne District Council | Sports Development Officer www.newryandmournedc.gov.uk |
| Newtownabbey Borough Council | Sports Development Officer www.newtownabbey.gov.uk |
| North Down Borough Council | Sports Development Officer www.northdown.gov.uk |
| Omagh District Council | Sports Development and Recreation Officer www.omagh.gov.uk |
| Strabane District Council | Sports Development Officer www.strabanedc.org.uk |
