30/09/2026
πββοΈποΈ Sports Capital Funding - an opportunity for clubs and schools
The Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF) is the Governmentβs main programme supporting sports clubs and communities to develop and improve sporting facilities and purchase sports equipment.
There is an important opportunity for schools to apply in conjunction with local sports clubs, helping to create shared facilities that can benefit students during the school day and the wider community outside school hours.
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Key dates for 2026
πΉ 28 September 2026 β Registration opened on the new SPRAOI system
πΉ 19 October 2026 β Funding applications open
πΉ 26 February 2027 β Applications close
SPRAOI replaces the previous OSCAR system. Organisations already registered on OSCAR have had their registration transferred and should check that their details are correct.
πΆ Funding available
The 2026 fund provides increased funding opportunities, including:
πΉ Up to β¬250,000 for local projects
πΉ Up to β¬750,000 for larger/multi-sport projects
πΉ Up to β¬70,000 for equipment-only projects
The detailed terms, eligibility and application requirements will be set out in the 2026 Information Guide.
Funding can support projects such as:
β½ Sports pitches
ποΈ Dressing rooms and changing facilities
π Sports halls and gyms
π‘ Flood lighting
π§ Fencing
π§ Drainage
ποΈ Sports equipment and other sporting infrastructure
This is a great opportunity for clubs, schools and community organisations to start thinking now about projects that could improve facilities and increase participation.
Where a school and local sports club work together, there is potential to create shared-use facilities that serve both students and the wider community.
β½πππββοΈπββοΈ Better sporting facilities mean more opportunities for participation, healthier communities and better facilities for our young people.
I would encourage clubs, schools and community organisations to register on SPRAOI, check their eligibility and start preparing now ahead of the October application opening.
π Full details and applications:
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-culture-communications-and-sport/services/sports-capital/