Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 March 2025
87. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when funding will be paid out to organisations who were successful under the sports capital grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14343/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraOver a quarter of a billion euro was allocated to 3,048 community sports clubs and facilities in 2024 from the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF), formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP), representing the largest-ever investment in sports facilities in communities across Ireland. To date over 890 of the allocations made in 2024 have progressed to formal approval stage or have drawn down funding.
All grants under the CSFF are provisional and grantees must get formal approval before they a grant can be drawn down. An email issued to all grantees advising how to obtain formal grant approval grant and providing contact details in the event that they require further assistance from the Department.
