
A new round of the Community Sports Facilities Fund has been announced today.
The fund is the Government’s main source of support for sports clubs and organisations looking to develop or upgrade facilities across the country.
The Department of Sport says grant limits have increased for 2026.
Local Projects can now receive up to €250,000, while the maximum for Regional Tier 1 projects has increased from €500,000 to €550,000.
A new Regional Tier 2 grant has also been introduced for larger multi-sport projects, with up to €750,000 available to Local Authorities and Governing Bodies.
The deadline to apply for funding is Friday, February 25th 2027.
Junior Sports Minister Charlie McConalogue says funding is also available for clubs whose facilities have been affected by defective concrete: