COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, February 14, 2022
HEADED ITEM NO. 21
Sports Development Grants
Our Community & Sports Grants for 2021 opened for applications on 5th April 2021 for community, voluntary and sporting groups responding to locally identified needs within their communities and the online application system was open on a rolling basis during 2021 to ensure responsiveness to community needs in the current circumstances. Applications received to date were assessed by the community development and sports teams under the following criteria:
- Impact on local community and local community involvement
- Proven track record of project delivery and non-duplication of activities in the local area
- Sustainable & value for money projects with clear/accurate costings
- Existing funds available to the group/alternative funding source
In addition to previous sports grants approved in 2021, the Elected Members are now advised of the following additional sports development grants totalling €19,165 that were approved for funding from the 2021 budget as follows:
| Group | Amount |
| Knocklyon United Football Club | €2,850 |
| Tallaght Rugby Club | €4,750 |
| Round Towers GAA Club | €6,000 |
| Clondalkin Celtic FC. | €4,565 |
| Brothers Pearse AC | €1,000 |
| Total | €19,165 |
The 2021 online grant application process closed in December 2021 and the 2022 community and sports development grants will open for applications in Q2 2022.