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2025 Capital Sports Grants Scheme
Cork City Council’s longstanding support for sporting clubs and organisations continues with the approval of €500,000 in Sports Capital Grants for 2025.
This grants scheme provides funding for projects that are directly related to enhancing facilities or the purchase of equipment, assisting local voluntary sporting organisations and clubs in developing and enhancing sports and physical recreation throughout the city.
Announcing this year’s grants, Valerie O’Sullivan, Chief Executive of Cork City Council, recognised that sports clubs, run by volunteers, are essential to maintaining a vibrant and sustainable sports sector. She said: “Sporting clubs and organisations are at the heart of our communities right across the City and they are a vital outlet for people’s health and wellbeing. With the Capital Grants Scheme, we are committed to playing our part in the continuing development of sports facilities throughout Cork city.”
Over the years, the scheme has supported all types of clubs and organisations, from football and rowing to athletics and taekwondo. There were approximately 100 applications received for the 2024 scheme. This consistent financial support offered by the council greatly assists the clubs and delivers benefits to the wider community.
The capital grants are not intended as an alternative to other sources of funding, but they complement other schemes, helping to bolster local contributions or assisting with funding where certain works are not covered by other grant schemes. They allow for minor capital work towards enhancement of premises, pitches, etc., as well as funding non-personal sports equipment that will be used for at least five years.
Sporting clubs and organisations can find further information and apply for a grant online at Grant Applications.
Queries can be directed to the Sports Section of Cork City Council at sports@corkcity.ie or call 021-4925515.
The closing date is Sunday 20th April 2025.
Cork City Council Waste Prevention Grant Scheme 2025
- Rethinking Processes: Instead of following the same old routines, we need to critically evaluate how we do things. By questioning existing practices, we can identify opportunities to reduce waste.
- Redesigning Items: Design plays a significant role in waste generation. By creating products that are durable, repairable, and recyclable, we can minimise waste. Sustainable design principles focus on longevity and resource efficiency.
- Repair and Reuse: Repairing items rather than discarding them helps extend their lifespan. Encouraging repair culture and supporting repair services can significantly reduce waste. Similarly, reusing items (such as clothing, electronics, or containers) prevents the need for new production.
- Community Knowledge and Skills: Empowering communities with knowledge about circular economy/waste reduction, repair techniques, and sustainable practices is essential. Workshops, educational programs, and skill sharing initiatives contribute to waste prevention.
- Changing Attitudes and Behaviour: Our consumption patterns and disposal habits impact waste generation. By promoting mindful consumption, encouraging responsible purchasing decisions, and fostering a culture of re-using to waste reduction, we can make a difference.
- Collaboration and Creativity: Addressing waste requires collective effort. Communities, social enterprises, governments, and individuals must work together. Creative solutions, innovative technologies, and collaborative projects can lead to effective waste prevention.
This grant is funded by the Emergency Management & Climate Action Directorate of Cork City Council as part of its Circular Economy/ Waste Prevention Programme and its commitments under the National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy 2024‐2030 (Ref: National Target 3A 3B 4A 4B. Core Policies CP5 CP7).