Small Club Grant Scheme Form

Louth Sports Partnership supports volunteers and communities to develop opportunities for people to participate in organised sport and physical activity. This small scale grant aims to support initiatives to increase participation levels in Sport & Physical Activity. Proposed initiatives should attract new members or enhance ongoing participation. This grant also supports the set up of new clubs & groups and assists existing clubs & groups with initiatives to increase participation. Maximum Grant Awarded – €1,500.

• Sports Clubs & Organisations should be based in the Louth area and be affiliated to a Sport Ireland recognised NGB or disability organisation.
• Community Groups should be based in Louth
• Operate as a not for profit group and be open for public membership.
• Have policies and practices in place that encourage participation regardless of gender, age, race or ability.
• Clubs must operate the best practice for Children in Sport – Club members/Volunteers must have completed a Child Welfare & Protection Awareness Course.
• Must be registered with Louth PPN or register at www.louthppn.ie
• Only ONE application per club, organisation or community group.
• Have adequate insurance in place covering the activities for which funding is to be used.
• Where applicable, sports clubs or community groups that received previous funding from Louth Sports Partnership, must have fully drawn down all funds to be considered for new funding.

Set up costs for clubs established in the last 2 years e.g. bibs, cones, training equipment, team kit (LSP branding guidelines will be issued if applying for team kit, LLSP Logo must be front and centre on all jerseys).

• Ongoing running costs of clubs – hall hire, prizes, transport, coaching fees relating to normal club activities, registration/affiliation fees, insurance, general administration costs, legal fees, vouchers.
• Medical kit bags, defibrillator etc
• Programme/event targeting existing members
• Payment of Debt or Loans
• Local Sports Partnership Courses – these are already subsidised.
• Sports Clothing – e.g. individual clothing, tracksuits (other than Team Kit which must follow LSP branding guidelines).
• Capital Costs, Project Management Fees, feasibility studies.
• Courses outside of Ireland or uncertified courses.
• Programmes/events previously applied for or funded through Louth LSP