Westmeath Sports Partnership is pleased to announce that the Club Grants Scheme 2026 is now officially open for applications.
We are inviting sports clubs, community groups, voluntary organisations, and disability groups based in County Westmeath to apply. A total fund of €17,000 is available under this round to support initiatives that attract new members, boost physical activity levels, and enhance ongoing participation across our communities.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
Applications must be submitted online before the closing date.
- Applications closing date: Friday 5th December
Key Scheme Details & Grant Amounts
The scheme operates on a competitive application process, with applications evaluated and scored directly against established criteria. Grant awards will be distributed on a tiered basis depending on the evaluation score achieved:
Total Fund Available: €17,000
Maximum Grant Award: €600
Minimum Grant Award: €200
It is anticipated that funding will be approved for a maximum of 40 to 45 groups, depending on the overall volume and strength of submissions received.
Who Can Apply?
Sports clubs, community groups, voluntary organisations, and disability groups located within County Westmeath.
Clubs with juvenile members must operate under best practice guidelines for children in sport: a designated club representative must have previously completed a Child Welfare & Protection Awareness course (new clubs must formally commit to attending training where appropriate).
Apply Now!
Apply for the Club Grants Scheme 2026 by clicking on the button below and filling in the form.
Eligible Initiatives & Funding Uses
Grant funding can be utilised to support:
- Participation Initiatives: Projects specifically designed to attract new members or enhance ongoing participation.
- Sports Equipment: Purchase of equipment directly linked to increasing physical activity participation.
- New Club Support: Start-up essentials for newly established clubs, such as bibs, cones, basic training gear, first aid kits, insurance, registration, or affiliation fees.
- Coach & Volunteer Education: Course fees for coaching or referee education accredited by Coaching Ireland or a recognised National Governing Body (NGB) of Sport that directly supports your proposed participation project.
Evaluation Criteria & Priorities
Applications will be assessed and scored competitively on:
Participation Impact: Clear evidence of how the initiative will deliver measurable increases in participation.
Target Groups: Alignment with WSP target demographics:
Older Adults
Women & Teenage Girls
Disadvantaged Communities
People with Disabilities
Sustainability & Scale: Realistic delivery plans, projected participant numbers, and long-term viability.
Co-Funding: The club’s capacity to contribute its own funds to support the programme or event.
Please note: Funding is strictly limited. Meeting the baseline eligibility criteria does not guarantee funding. Final grant allocations and award levels will be determined following the formal assessment and scoring of applications under the competitive process. The decision of the grant sub-committee is final.
Terms & Conditions
Successful recipients will be required to submit an expenditure report accompanied by valid receipts and photographic evidence within 6 months of receiving funding.
Failure to provide this report within the designated timeframe will exclude the applicant from future Westmeath Sports Partnership grant rounds.
Apply Now!
Apply for the Club Grants Scheme 2026 by clicking on the button below and filling in the form.