Go For Life Grants for Older People

GRANTS SCHEME LAUNCHED TO ENCOURAGE SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BY OLDER PEOPLE. €350,000

€350,000 available to clubs & groups countrywide

Almost €3 million distributed since 2001

Over 5000 grants allocated to date

Close date 30 September 2010

It's never too late to start to exercise - World Health Organisation.

Go for Life, an Age & Opportunity initiative funded by the Irish Sports Council is the National Programme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People.

Age & Opportunity and the Irish Sports Council has just announced that €350,000 has been allocated under the tenth National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People. The Scheme promotes opportunities for older people to participate in sport and physical activity. Applications for grants are requested from Clubs and Groups countrywide.

Any local group seeking to provide increased opportunities for older people to participate in sport and physical activity may apply for a grant. Grants range from €350-€850 and are typically used by groups to purchase equipment or so that members may explore a new sporting activity. In previous years successful applicants have included active retirement associations, senior citizens clubs, ICA guilds, sports clubs, day centres and community centres in 26 counties.

Go For Life encourages greater participation by older people in sports and physical activities at a time in life when regular exercise is hugely beneficial. Participation in sport and physical activity is proven to improve quality of life and health for all ages but older people particularly benefit from leading an active lifestyle. Contrary to the widespread view that older people should “do less”, The World Health Organisation. strongly recommends that people increase their level of physical activity as they get older.

The Go for Life Programme was developed by Age & Opportunity and the Irish Sports Council and is overseen by a Steering Committee that also includes representatives of Active Retirement Ireland, the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament and the Health Service Executive. The National Grant Scheme is a central element of the Go for Life Programme which also provides workshops for members of older people’s groups around the country to give them information and skills which enable them to lead sport and physical activity sessions within their groups.

Application Forms are now available from Go for Life c/o Age & Opportunity Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9. Phone 01 805 7733 or email gfl@ageandopportunity.ie

Details and Application Forms are also available from Age & Opportunity at www.ageandopportunity.ie and from the Irish Sports Council at www.irishsportscouncil.ie Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 30 September 2010.

Sportscover Sports Funding

Sportscover's desire to assist community sports led to the creation of the Sportscover Sponsorship Fund (SSF) as an avenue to sponsor a wide variety of amateur sports men and women, striving to achieve sporting greatness across a broad cross-section of sports. Over the last few years, the SSF has donated over $50,000 in $1000 grants to grass-roots sporting clubs and associations.

Applications for the 2010 Sportscover Sponsorship Fund are now being accepted. The Fund will award $15,000 worth of grants to Sports Clubs or Associations throughout 2010.

Details for this years fund mayb be found on the Sportscover Website: http://www.sportscover.com/supporting-sport.asp?id=6778

(source: The Federation of Irish Sports-August2010 Update)

Special Participation Grant Scheme

Special Participation Grant Scheme 2010

The 2010 Grant scheme is now Closed.

Each year Mayo Sports Partnership assist sports groups/organisations financially in projects which main aim is to increase particapation in sports/activities. The Special Participation Initiative Grant Scheme is aimed at encouraging clubs/organisations to introduce new additional projects which aim to increase participation in and opportunities for physical activity.

We would ask you to please read very carefully the application guidelines before completing and to include all required documentation (Application form, Club Constitution and Bank Statements) when applying.

The application form can be downloaded here: SPG2010 Application Form

Eligible Projects (may include):

Introduction of new sports projects/initiatives for target groups where opportunities do not already exist (Target Groups include: Young people, disadvantaged, females, travellers, unemployed, ethnic minorities)

Special projects/initiatives that cater for people with disabilities.

Projects which reflect a wide geographical spread.

Projects which provide for a significant number of participants (mass participation).

Outdoor education/water sport projects for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

New initiatives/sports clubs promoting participation in sport and physical activity by groups with low participation rates.

Ineligible Projects (will include):

Capital / Building Projects

Day-to-Day club running costs (eg. transport, insurance etc)

Annual venue hire or rent expenses

Purchase of prizes

Applications from profit groups/commerical organisations

Applications from individuals (applications must be made by a club/organisation)

Sports clubs not affiliated to their relevant National Governing Body (NGB)

Applications from Statutory Agencies, Pre schools or Primary/Secondary Schools

Older Peoples groups etc (please refer to Go For Life scheme)

Capital Premises Fund 2010-Western Regional Drugs Taskforce

Applications can now be made to the Western Region Drugs Taskforce for the Capital Premises Fund 2010.

As there is a limited budget of €25,000 per Task Force, applications from voluntary or Community organisations will be reviewed if the meet the criteria set out in the funding guideines. The purpose of the funding is to assist organisations with small-scale refurbishment and/or purchase of equipment. The funding is once off and projects must be in a position to draw it down before December 2010.

Further information attached:

· Capital Premises Grant 2010-WRDTF-GUIDELINES

· Capital Premises Grant 2010-WRDTF-APP FORM

Please note the closing date for applications is Monday 7th June 2010 (applications received after this date will not be considered).

Incomplete applications will be returned to the project.

Any enquiries please contact the Western Region Drugs Taskforce on 091480044 or email info@wrdtf.ie

Grainne O' Dea, Community Liaison Worker, Western Region Drug Task Force, VEC, Dublin Rd., Swinford, Co. Mayo

Phone: 087 6682392 email: grainneodea@mayovec.com

Bellacorick Enterprise Fund

Launch of Fiontar Chomhraic Teo

Bellacorick Enterprise Fund

1. Establishment of Fund

Fiontar Chomhraic has been established as a response to the closure of ESB Power Station at Bellacorick. The main purpose of this €3 million fund is to encourage enterprise development in areas affected by the closures. (See map of area). Responsibility for overall co-ordination of the fund will be undertaken by Mayo County Council, with Mr. Des Mahon, County Manager, as chair of the Board of Fiontar Chomhraic Teo. An independent evaluation committee of seven people shall be responsible for assessing applications and recommending support.

2. Location of Investment

Only projects located within the Functional Area are eligible for consideration. 5% of the investment fund earmarked for education and training may be used outside of this geographic boundary if benefits to the Functional Area can be clearly identified.

3. Eligible Applicants/Target Groups

Funding/support applications may be submitted by:

· Community based organisations

· Private companies, co-operatives, partnerships or individuals

· State-funded organisations active in the areas, including the ADM funded groups

Eligible organisations as defined above or equivalent, must have a written constitution and be in a position to provide audited accounts covering all areas of their activity and be Tax compliant.

The following areas in particular are to be targeted:-

· Industrial/commercial infrastructure

· Knowledge economy

The following categories/sectors are excluded from consideration:-

· Primary agriculture

· Retail sector

· B & B’s & Restaurants

4. Language & Culture

It is recognised that the Board’s functional area includes the Gaeltacht of Erris. The Board aims to promote the Irish Language, encourage cultural diversity, and co-operate with the various organisations with specific responsibilities in relation to the Irish Language and Culture.

Teanga agus Cultúir

Aithnítear go bhfuil Gaeltacht Iorrais laistigh de cheantar feidhme an Bhoird. Tá sé mar aidhm ag an mBord tacú le cur chun cinn na Gaeilge, éagsúlacht chultúrtha a spreagadh, agus comhoibriú leis na heagraíochtaí éagsúla a bhfuil cúraimí sonracha ortha i leith na Gaeilge agus an Chultúir.

To download application forms please click here ESB Fund Application Form

To view area the fund covers please click here Area the Fund Covers

For further information

John Coll / Declan Turnbull, Fiontar Chomhraic Teo, Mayo County Council, Community & Enterprise, Aras an Chontae, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Tel: 094 – 904 7545 or 904 7555

Email: dce@mayococo.ie

Grant Search Facility

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Find out about European grants, Irish Government grants and other sources of funding for your business or voluntary group.

J4b Grants

Funding information resource see websirte: www.j4bgrants.ie

Club Training/Development Grants

The Mayo Sports Partnership Club Development Programme provides grant assistance to sport and
recreation clubs/organisations within County Mayo for Club Training/Development and Special Project Participation Initiatives. This scheme reflects and will contribute to, the strategies of the Irish Sports Council ‘Building Sport for Life 2006-2009, National Coaching and Training Centre and Mayo Sports Partnership Strategic Plan 2006 - 2009. This Grant Scheme aims to increase participation and improve the management and administration of clubs and in particular, to develop youth structures in clubs/organisations, thereby providing sport and physical activity opportunities.

Please note that Sports Partnership run courses/workshops are subsidised by this scheme and therefore should not applied for under this scheme. In some cases Sports Development Officers link with the Partnership office directly to avail of the scheme ie: subsidised courses in Soccer, GAA, Athletics, Badminton. We would ask you to p lease check with your Development Officer in your sport to see if this is the case before contacting the office/sending in application.

Eligible Courses (may include):

Sports specific Coach Education (e.g Athletics, Basketball, Gaelic, Socer).
Committee and / or Volunteer education, Administration & management courses
Generic courses outlined on application form, Child Protection, First Aid, Sport for All Leader Award etc
Accredited courses by NCTC or NGB
Applicants who have a bona fide youth structure in place
Applicants from club/organisations within Co Mayo

Ineligible Courses (will include):

Courses outside Ireland
Sport related courses delivered by bodies not recognised under the National Coaching Development Programme or by the National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGB's) if one exists.
Generic sports courses delivered by a non-recognised agency
Day to day running costs (e.g insurance, transport)
Applicants from individuals (applications must be made by the club / organisation).
Courses not directly relted to applicant club/ organisation e.g. team building.

Click on the link below to download an application form: Club Training Grant Applic