Published: Tuesday 5th November 2024
Updated: Monday 10th February 2025

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2024/2025 has been Launched!

Deadline for the receipt of applications for the ORIS Measure 1 and Project Development funding has been extended!

The new deadline is Sunday 23^rd February 2025.

Application deadlines are as follows:

1. When considering a proposal for submission, groups must first liaise with the local Municipal Area Engineer in relation to the proposed project. Please see attached Advisory Notice for projects which are NOT considered eligible under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

2. All M1,M2 & M3 Projects must be shovel ready with all permissions in place.

3. Applications under this scheme will not be accepted if Planning Permission is not in place. Planning Permission must be in place and a copy of the Grant of Permission must be submitted with all applications.

4. If Planning Permission is not in place, Groups must submit a Declaration of Exempted Development. Proposals will not be accepted without the Section 5 Declaration of Exempted Development.

Please see attached Advisory Notice for further information.

5. Applications must align with Irelands National Outdoor Recreation Strategy

6. Match Funding – Cash Contribution – Minimum of 10% of Total Project Cost

Successful groups will be required to pay the Match Funding Cash Contribution prior to commencement of the project.

Please see attached Advisory Notice for further information.

7. Benefit in kind is not permitted for 2024/2025 ORIS applications as outlined by the Department of Rural & Community Development.

8. All works/projects must have evidence of adequate and comprehensive Public Liability Insurance.

Please see attached Advisory Notice for further information.

Further information and Application Forms available from:

Post: Community & Rural Development Section, Galway County Council, Prospect Hill, Galway:

Email: [email protected]

Contact: Bernie Donnellan – [email protected] – 091 509 578

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ATTACHED BELOW

ORIS Scheme 2024.2025 Dates & Advisory Notice