Disability Capital Support Club Fund 2025

Athletics Ireland Club Disability Capital Support Fund 2025 - Open for Applications

This fund is open to Athletics Clubs affiliated to Athletics Ireland only.
Athletics Ireland is delighted to announce that the application process for the Disability Capital Support Fund 2025 is now live for clubs affiliated to Athletics Ireland. We invite applications from Athletics clubs across the country working in the area of disability & inclusion who are actively looking for new ideas and opportunities to make their club open & accessible to people with disabilities.

The Disability Capital Support initiative aims to reduce the barriers to sports participation for people with a disability through the provision of equipment and minor infrastructure.

The fund can be used to purchase a range of disability sports equipment and enabling infrastructure including hoists, handrails, fittings, mats, wheelchairs, ramps, inclusive sports equipment etc.

Projects will only be considered if targeted at engaging with the following beneficiaries:

Persons with a disability (within the meaning of the Equal Status Act 2000).

Projects must demonstrate the ability to have a legacy potential once the Dormant Accounts Funding ceases and must commence and be completed within 12 months of award of funding.

Please note this is a competitive bid process and will be evaluated against the criteria set. Only clubs affiliated to Athletics Ireland can apply for support.

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th June at 5pm
Club Chair/Club Children's Officer

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email -Club Chair / Club Children's Officer
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Club
Application Requirements
Has your club signed the Sports Inclusion Disability Charter?*

YesNo
If not please go to to https://activedisability.ie/sport-inclusion-disability-charter/ and sign up your club as this is a requirement for funding your Inclusion Disability projects.
Please describe your Disability Inclusion project in detail:
Please let us know how much of a grant you are applying for. Please note this is a competitive bid process and will be evaluated against the criteria set.
Please upload supporting documents relevant to your application and estimates of cost for your project.

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Do you have a Disability Inclusion Officer in your club? AAI recommend that each club assigns a Disability Inclusion Officer.

YesNo
Please provide their contact details:
Details of club members with a Disability/Additional Needs in your club
Please let us know how many members in your club have additional needs.
Members with a Physical Disability:
Members with Autism/Neurodiversity:
Members who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing:
Members with an Intellectual Disability:
Members who are Blind or have a Vision Impairment:
Any additional Information:
Disability & Inclusion Training
In the last year how many of your coaches have attended Disability & Inclusion courses provided by Athletics Ireland:
In the last year what courses have your coaches attended in the area of Disability & Inclusion provided by Athletics Ireland?

Autism in Sport AISDisability Inclusion Training DITGuide Running WorkshopVision Sports Awareness TrainingDisability & Inclusion Awareness Workshops : Special Olympics, Vision Sports Ireland,IWA-Sport, Introduction to NeurodiversityPara Athletics Coach Upskilling Day
Projects will only be considered if targeted at engaging with the following beneficiaries: Persons with a disability (within the meaning of the Equal Status Act 2000).

All funding must be spent within 12 months of allocation and Athletics Ireland will request feedback at the end of the 12 months

If you have any queries about this funding application please email the Athletics Ireland Sports Inclusion and Disability Officer - trionashalloe@athleticsireland.ie

The Disability Capital Support Fund 2025 is funded by Sport Ireland through the dormant account fund.
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Athletics Ireland Club Disability Capital Support Fund 2025 - Open for Applications

Application Requirements

Details of club members with a Disability/Additional Needs in your club

Disability & Inclusion Training