€2.26 Million for Outdoor Participation Equipment - Sport for Business

Oct 24, 2024 | Government, Local Authorities, News Freeview

A total of €2.26 million has been allocated to 30 local sports partnerships across the country to support the purchase and installation of permanent sport infrastructure that can be placed on public land for community use. The funding has been announced by Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne under the new Participation Nation Outdoor Fund.

In line with the Programme for Government target of reaching 60% overall participation in sport by 2027, the fund is designed to spur physical activity in local community settings by supporting Local Sports Partnerships with the development of barrier-free sport projects on publicly-accessible land.

Allocations are funded by the Department and administered by Sport Ireland. Examples of the type of projects supported under the Fund include 3×3 basketball courts, outdoor soccer tables, table tennis, and outdoor gym equipment.

“I am very glad to announce the first allocations under the Participation Nation Outdoor Fund which will benefit every Local Sports Partnership across the country,” said Minister of State Byrne.

“This is a new fund which seeks to increase participation levels in local community settings by assisting Local Sports Partnerships with the purchase and installation of barrier-free sports infrastructure.”

“As a Government, we want to see our participation levels in sport and physical activity maximised to the greatest extent possible. Budget 2025 represented a landmark moment for Irish sport with our target of doubling the sport budget compared to 2018 levels being reached two years ahead of schedule.”

“The Participation Nation Outdoor Fund is another example of how we are working to boost our participation levels and I am confident that it will complement the tremendous community good that is already delivered under both the Community Sport Facilities Fund and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund.”

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