By Dan Walsh
Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD has announced the next round of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF). Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-Wexford Brian Brennan is urging local sports clubs to prepare their applications as the funding round opens next Monday, September 28th.
The new funding round introduces a redesigned three-tier structure, higher grant ceilings and simpler application requirements, making it easier for sports clubs, community organisations and local authorities to access Government support.
Speaking with WexfordLocal.com, Deputy Brennan said; “The amount available to successful applicants is a huge amount of money. I’ve sat down with over 100 clubs over the last year that reached out to me in relation to this fund, and I honestly feel, in relation to all clubs of all sports, that this is an opportunity not to be missed.
“If we take for example Kilrush Askamore GAA Club – they’ve bought their land, they’ve developed their grounds and the next stage of their development is building a clubhouse. So, I’m hoping that if they are successful, this fund will in some way help them in their journey to achieve that new clubhouse.
“I strongly recommend that you do apply for this fund, and if you haven’t already reached out to me, do not hesitate to contact my office in relation to this fund, because it is a huge fund, and it is hugely important to the social fabric of every town and village within my constituency.
Deputy Brennan continued; “This is excellent news for clubs across Wexford. Every community knows the difference that good sporting facilities make—not only for players, but for volunteers, families and local communities.
“In recent years we’ve seen clubs across Wexford secure significant Government investment through this fund, delivering new pitches, floodlights, dressing rooms, walking tracks and community sports facilities. I want to see even more local projects benefiting from this new round,” concluded Deputy Brennan.
Registration will open on Monday, September 28th, on the Department’s new SPRAOI online system. Existing organisations already registered on the previous OSCAR system will automatically transfer to the new platform.
An information guide with detailed terms and conditions will be published the week of October 12th.
Applications will open on Monday, October 19th.
Application window will remain open until Friday, February 26th, 2027
Further details, including the ‘Guide to Making an Application’, will be published by the Department.
