A record €3.5 million under the Sports Capital Projects scheme has been given to a total of 61 Laois Sports Clubs.
The funding will benefit Sports Clubs and Communities across Laois.
The funding is for a range of development work being carried out by various clubs and groups – including astroturf, floodlights, pitch development and walking tracks.
Laois PPN in collaboration with the Sports Section of Laois County Council held “The Sports Capital Grant Drawdown Workshop” on Tuesday June 28 in the Council Chamber, Laois County Council.
The workshop was delivered by Ann Marie Maher, Sports & Leisure Officer, Laois County Council.
The workshop focused on ensuring that Clubs maximise their full allocation and draw down of the grant.
It also covered the process involved in the draw down of the grant support and the financial requirements of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for acquiring the funding.
Martina O’Moore from Clann Credo was in attendance on the night. Martina provided information to groups in relation to bridging finance for their projects.
Dan Bergin, Laois PPN Resource Worker said: “Laois PPN provide regular updates on funding opportunities to our 650 members groups and are delighted that a record number of 61 Clubs across Laois will benefit from Sports Capital Grants.
“The funding will upgrade facilities of Clubs all over the County. Laois PPN wish all Clubs every success with their projects which will benefit their local community.
“Laois PPN wish to extend our thanks to Ann Marie Maher for sharing her knowledge and experience.”
Ann Marie Maher, Sports and Leisure Officer Laois County Council said: “Laois County Council are delighted to support clubs through grant application and drawdown process.”
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