Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership would like to invite applications from sports clubs and
organisations under its Club Participation Grant Scheme 2027.
Click this link to see DLR Sports Partnership’s Club Grants Scheme
The purpose of this grant scheme is to
provide assistance to sports clubs/organisations based in the County to develop or expand targeted
participation initiatives and the provision of training for volunteers/coaches.
Funding for this grants scheme is provided through Sport Ireland and is intended to support those
clubs not already in receipt of significant core and/or additional funding.
This Club Participation Grants Scheme aims to support sports clubs, coaches and volunteers to
develop greater participation among target groups as reflected in the DLR Sports & Physical Activity
Plan 2025-2029. As such, for the 2027 grants scheme applications are invited for initiatives that will
increase participation in sport and physical activity among girls/women and people with disabilities,
especially within an area of disadvantage.
For further details on this grants scheme and to make an application please see the online
application process here https://dlrcoco.submit.com/. This scheme will open for applications on the
25 th September and final date for applications is 12pm on the 23 rd October 2026.
Categories of Grant Assistance
Under this scheme, grant assistance is provided under one or more of the three categories listed
below. Clubs can apply under more than one category, but a separate form needs to be completed
for each category.
1. Women in Sport Participation Initiatives and Programmes:
These projects should focus on attracting new female members/participants and encourage their
ongoing participation. Projects must demonstrate potential long-term sustainability and how they
relate to the provision of sport or physical activity opportunities among girls and women.
2. Disability Inclusion Participation Initiatives & Programmes:
These projects should focus on attracting new members/participants among children and adults
with a disability and encourage their ongoing participation. Projects must demonstrate potential
long-term sustainability and how they relate to the provision of sport or physical activity
opportunities for people with a disability.
3. Volunteer Training and Development:
Applications under this category aim to provide relevant and accredited training courses for
volunteers and coaches within the club/organisation. This training should seek to develop inclusive
opportunities and structures in clubs/organisations providing sport and physically activity for all.
Due to the limited funding available, applicants are advised that grants awarded under this scheme
will be made through a competitive selection process and the maximum overall grant available to
one club is €2,500. Please note that applications that can show other monetary or benefit in kind
support for the proposed project, will be given additional weighting on review.
If your club would like clarification on any aspect of the Club Participation Grants scheme or
guidance on completing the application process, please contact a member of the Dun Laoghaire
Rathdown Sports Partnership team at 01-2719502 or by email at [email protected].