The Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF) is Ireland’s primary capital funding programme for developing sports facilities and purchasing non‑personal sports equipment. It is administered by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

The 2026 Community Sport Facilities Fund introduces a new three‑tier grant system offering up to €250,000 for local projects, €550,000 for Tier 2, and €750,000 for Tier 3 multi‑sport facilities, with registrations opening 28 September 2026 and applications running from 19 October 2026 to 26 February 2027. 

For more information, please visit Community Sport Facilities Fund 2026

Closing date: Friday 26th February 2027

Are you planning to apply for the Community Sports Facilities Fund?

We are delighted to invite you to a webinar designed specifically for people responsible for grant applications, providing practical guidance on how to develop a strong application and maximise your chances of success.

Date: Tuesday, 10th November
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

The session will be delivered by Adam McCormick, Consultant – Public Funding at 2into3. Adam has extensive experience supporting clubs and organisations across a range of national funding programmes, helping them refine project plans, strengthen funding proposals, and prepare high-quality grant applications.

The webinar will cover:

• What qualifies for funding
• Who is eligible to apply
• How to prepare a strong grant application
• Understanding the application process and scoring framework
• How to maximise your score and improve your chances of success

Following the webinar, participants will:

• Understand how to prepare a compelling, grant-ready project
• Be confident in navigating the application process
• Know how to position their club for the best possible outcome

Whether your club is considering a new facility project or planning improvements to existing infrastructure, this session will provide valuable insights to help you prepare a competitive application.

We encourage all clubs interested in applying to attend. Register here: https://2into3.zoom.us/webinar/register/6017915372792/WN_rWk-0gMCQV2-Wc5heMynNg