Closing Date for submission of Applications through the online portal is 5pm on Friday 10th May 2024.
The scheme, supported by Sport Ireland, has a total available fund of €35,000 which is categorized under 2 headings. To apply go to Return to Sport Small Grant Scheme 2024 | Mayo County Council
In order to complete the online form you will need to register on the consult platform for details see HERE
Participation Fund (€25,000) -Invites clubs and organizations who have sport / recreation as their central focus to submit proposals which would return participants to sporting activities and/ or increase participation amongst disadvantaged groups of our population. (Max amount per application €1000)
Volunteer Training / Education Fund (€10,000) – Coach Education and general volunteer training ie First Aid etc can be supported to a maximum of 50% of the total cost. Note: Excludes Safeguarding courses as these are already subsidized by the Partnership.
Since the scheme was established hundreds of initiatives have been assisted in communities across Mayo. The continued development of GAA, Soccer and Rugby for All in clubs has been supported with considerable awareness of the need to include people with a disability in all sports.
This scheme is now OPEN for applications in 2024, please see below details of how the the initiative operates this year. For more information / queries please see the website at https://www.mayo.ie/en-ie/mayo-sports/news/return-to-sport-2024-annual-small-grant-scheme-now email [email protected] or phone 094 -9064360.