GAA NATIONAL CLUB FORUM

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GAANATIONAL CLUB FORUM

• INEC Killarney
• Saturday November 12th 2005

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THE SPORTS CAPITALPROGRAMME

• OPRRATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
• ARTS, SPORT AND
• TOURISM

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Sports Capital ProgrammeAims Objectives

• Integrated and planned approach to development
• Assist voluntary and community organisations with
  the development of facilities
• Prioritise the needs of disadvantaged areas, e.g.
  CLAR, RAPID, LDTF.
• Encourage the multi-purpose use of facilities at
  national, regional and community level

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Different Categories of Applications

• National Key Strategic Facilities (Croke Park)
• Regional Facilities (County Grounds)
• Local/Community Facilities

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Eligiblity under Programme

• All GAA Club in the Republic, except for clubs
  located in Gaeltacht areas
• Projects must have a clearly defined sporting
  element
• The cost of purchase or rental of property is NOT
  eligible
• Lounge bars and kitchens are NOT eligible
• Operating costs of club are NOT eligible

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High Priority Projects

• Pitch development works (drainage, levelling
  etc.)
• Development of training areas
• Dressing rooms, showers and toilets
• Floodlighting of pitches/training areas

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Low Priority Projects

• Spectator stands
• Landscaping
• Fencing and entrance gates
• Entrance roads and car parks

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Making Application

• Fully completed application for the year in
  question
• Application must reach Department by closing date
• At least one quotation for proposed works
• Evidence of title or lease
• Evidence of Planning Permission if required
• Evidence of funding in place (20 or 30)
• Evidence of DED if in CLAR area

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Making Application

• Endorsement of project by the Area Implementation
  Team if in RAPID area
• Recent letters of support from other
  clubs/organisations who will use the facility
• Funding being requested should be realistic as
  demand for grants far outstrips the level of
  funding available
• Outline any programmes catering for social
  inclusion

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Submission Basics

• Be clear about participation/performance
• Be realistic about grant levels sought
• Local contribution must be in place
• Ensure all project costs are covered
• All technical issues must be covered
• All documentation requested must be included with
  the application form

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Basic Criteria for Assessment

• Disadvantaged Areas
• Size of Grant Sought
• Local Contribution
• Increasing Participation or Raising Standards

• Ongoing Viability
• Legal Structure (site title/leasehold)
• Consultation
• Technical Merits

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Factors which disqualify applications

• If the contract is signed or if work has started
• If evidence of local funding is not provided
• Schools Must be joint application with club

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Factors which disqualify applications

• If no feasibility is included with new projects
  costing in excess of 500,000
• Inadequate title to site
• Evidence of planning permisson has not been
  provided (if applicable)

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Grant Requirements

• All grants allocations are provisional
• Name of solicitor if Deed of Covenant is required
• Trustees names on Title must be up to date
• Full Planning Permission (if required)
• Evidence of funds in place to meet full cost of
  project
• Three quotes for each aspect of the works
• Tender report from Technical Supervisor

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Grant Requirements

• C2/tax certificate for contractor
• Tax certificate for club if grant exceeds 6,500.
  Games Exemption certificate no longer acceptable
  for payment purposes
• Work should not commence until grant has been
  formally approved
• Sunset clause 18 months to draw down grant
• Bank account details

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Grant Allocations 1998 - 2005
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Grant Allocations to GAA 1998-2005
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SPORTS CAPITAL PROGRAMME

• Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism