Mayo clubs invited to Community Sport Facilities Fund information night
Free Castlebar event will outline grants of up to €750,000 for sports facilities and equipment, with online attendance also available
Sports clubs and community groups across Mayo are being invited to attend a free information session on the Government’s Community Sport Facilities Fund 2026, hosted by Mayo Sports Partnership.
The event will take place on Monday, November 9, from 8pm to 9.30pm at Mayo Education Centre in Castlebar, with an option for participants to attend online.
The Community Sport Facilities Fund supports the development and improvement of sports and physical recreation facilities, as well as the purchase of sports equipment.
The 2026 funding programme offers a range of grants, including up to €250,000 for local projects, equipment grants of up to €70,000 and Tier 2 grants ranging from €250,000 to €550,000.
A new Tier 3 category will also provide grants of up to €750,000 for larger multi-sport projects.
The information session is designed to help clubs and community organisations understand the funding opportunities available, eligibility criteria, key dates and application process.
The workshop will be delivered by Joe Butler, who has extensive experience preparing sports capital funding applications for the Mayo League.
Attendees will be welcomed with tea and coffee before a detailed presentation on the fund. The evening will conclude with a Q&A session, allowing participants to seek advice on proposed projects and applications.
Mayo Sports Partnership said the event would be particularly useful for organisations considering new facilities, improvements to existing amenities or the purchase of sports equipment.
Event details
The information session will run from 8pm to 9.30pm on Monday, November 9, at Mayo Education Centre, Westport Road, Castlebar, F23 HX48.
Attendance is free, with places available in person or online. Booking is essential, reservations are available on Eventbrite.
For further information or queries, contact Mayo Sports Partnership Club Development Officer Brendan Fergus by email at [email protected] or by phone on 094 9064605.
Mayo Sports Partnership is encouraging all interested clubs and community groups to take part and explore how the 2026 funding programme could support the development of sport and recreation facilities across the county.