Since 2009 under its Coaching and Development Funds, Waterford Sports Partnership has allocated 136 separate grants totalling €41,279 funding 25 new clubs and 502 coaches from new and established Clubs in Waterford.
GRANT OVERVIEW
The new WSP Club Grant aims to support volunteers and develop opportunities for people to participate in organised sport. This small scale grant will support initiatives to increase participation in disability groups/organisations, support the set up of new clubs and assist existing clubs with coach education costs.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Any club based in Waterford City or County, affiliated to a Sport Ireland recognised NGB or disability organisation, that operates as a not for profit organisation.
WHAT COSTS ARE ELIGIBLE?
DISABILITY GROUP/ORGANISATIONS – Groups/Organisations can avail of up to €250 for equipment/hall hire/transport cost to support sustainable physical activity participation initiatives. Applicants must describe how proposed initiatives will lead to sustainable physical activity.
NEW CLUBS – Clubs can avail of up to €250 for essential equipment and set up costs e.g. bibs, cones, nets, balls, training equipment, insurance, registration, affiliation fees, first aid kit etc.
COACH EDUCATION - Clubs affiliated to NGB’s can avail of up to €250 towards referee/coaching courses accredited by Coaching Ireland or a National Governing Body of Sport.
HOW MUCH IS AVAILABLE?
The WSP Sports Club Grant has a total fund of €3,000 with a maximum allocation of €250 per club. Clubs must also submit quotations, AGM minutes and affiliation letters where appropriate. The deadline for all grant applications is 5pm Friday 25th November.
VIEW THE GRANT CRITERIA
DOWNLOAD A GRANT APPLICATION FORM
For queries or further information please contact Peter Jones on 0761 10 2191 or by email at pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie
