Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership would like to invite applications from sports clubs under its Club Development & Participation Grant Scheme 2010. Funding for this grants scheme is provided through the Irish Sports Council.

The purpose of this grant is to provide assistance to clubs based in the county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, in support of Participation Initiatives, Club Development & Training and the Purchase of Non-capital Equipment.

This grants scheme aims to support sports clubs, coaches and volunteers to develop greater participation of people of all ages and abilities in sport and physical activity, in particular among target groups as reflected in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership Strategic Plan 2009-12.

Applicants are advised that there is a limited fund available under this grants scheme. All applications will be assessed and grants awarded will be made through a selection process with the maximum overall grant available to one club/organisation being €1,000. The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 22nd October 2010.

There will be an information session on the 20th September at 8pm in County Hall, which will outline this grants programme, the criteria involved and answer any questions your club may have. Further details and applications forms are available at www.dlrsportspartnership.ie or from the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership office by calling 01-2719502 or e-mailing sportspartnership@dlrcoco.ie.