The 2022 National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People is now open for applications.
The Scheme aims to assist in the implementation of locally developed, well planned initiatives designed to increase participation in recreational sport and physical activity by older people.
Grants are available to all eligible local clubs, groups and organisations that promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people as a main element of their activities. Funds permitting, grants awarded will be between €300 and €700* and may be allocated towards the cost of the eligible initiatives outlined on the grant form.
It is recognised the impact that Covid 19 has had on older peoples’ participation in sport and physical activity over the last 2 years. Therefore, within this 2022 Grant there are specific allocations aimed at encouraging older people back to sport and physical activity and their clubs. The same impact has been felt by those in care settings (both residential and day care settings) around the country so we are opening up the grant this year to both public and private nursing homes and day care centres.
How to Apply
Email your application to active.grants@ageandopportunity.ie
If emailing your application form it is not necessary to sign the application or send a hard copy.
See Terms and Conditions below
Or post to: Active National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People
Age & Opportunity
St Patrick’s Hall,
Marino Institute of Education
Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9
The closing date for completed application forms is 12 noon on Friday, 25th February 2022.
N.B. Late applications will not be considered. It is the responsibility of grant applicants to ensure that grant forms are received on time with all details completed. Note that due to the volume of applications we cannot acknowledge receipt of postal applications
See also the link to FitLine. Callers to FitLine can find out about clubs, groups, and facilities in their area. You can get lots of ideas about how you can do simple physical activities as part of your day-to-day routine to suit your lifestyle. For more information on FitLine visit the website https://ageandopportunity.ie/active/fitline/
Contact
To speak to the Active Programme team.