The Department of Arts, Sport and Tourisms annual Sports Capital Programme is the major source of grant aid for voluntary and community organisations in Ireland. 

The deadline for paper based applications (and all supporting documentation) is 5.00pm on Friday 29 February 2008. For online applications (and all supporting documentation) this deadline is extended to 5.00pm on Friday 7 March 2008. It is important to note that there are a number of changes in the guidelines and application form from previous years.

The Development Office has recently conducted a facility audit of rugby Club throughout Munster. This has highlighted the need to prioritise developments such as match quality floodlighting, artificial pitch training areas and upgrading natural pitches with drainage systems etc.

Considerable time has been spent compiling information on these areas and sourcing quality suppliers who meet criteria set down by Munster Rugby.

We therefore strongly advise all Clubs planning to apply to the Sports Capital Programme to contact the Club Development Manager for assistance with their application.
 
Guidelines and Application Forms are available on the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism website. www.dast.gov.ie

Club Development Manager
Damon Urlich
021-43235663
damonurlich@munsterrugby.ie