Boxing Ireland is holding a series of workshops to support clubs in preparing applications for the Sport Capital grant, now known as the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF).
We recognise the importance of supporting our clubs to access funding opportunities that can improve facilities, strengthen club development and create better environments for participation.
Through these online workshops, Boxing Ireland will provide practical guidance and support to clubs on:
- Understanding the Community Sport Facilities Fund and its application requirements.
- Identifying suitable facility development projects for your club.
- Understanding eligibility criteria and the information required.
- Preparing supporting documentation, quotations and project costs.
- Navigating the application process and avoiding common challenges.
- Planning ahead to ensure your club is ready to submit a strong application.
Workshop Schedule
Monday, November 16th | Fund Overview | 7pm-8pm
Fund Overview, Eligibility and SPRAOI Registration
- Overview of the CSFF fund and application process.
- Eligibility requirements and key considerations.
- SPRAOI registration.
- Initial guidance on identifying potential facility projects.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3730432575431038?p=0k8WYscGfvrGogBJyI
Friday, November 27th | Project Scoping & Planning | 12:30pm-1pm
Scoping Your Project and Getting Quotes
- Identifying and defining your facility project.
- Understanding project requirements and priorities.
- Obtaining quotations and estimating costs.
- Using the project scoping worksheet and quote and cost tracker.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/359041199366319?p=GtbNk7uoPx5mRQuVJL
Monday, December 3rd | Application Development | 7pm-8pm
- Understanding the application questions and requirements.
- Developing a clear project title and description.
- Demonstrating the need for the project.
- Using the example application and supporting templates.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3993561470537114?p=5KiIqa4YmJWTuMV5ci
Friday, December 18th | Costs, Declarations & Joint Applications | 7pm – 8pm
- Understanding project costs and financial requirements.
- Committee decisions and declarations.
- Supporting documentation and application requirements.
- Joint applications and partnership considerations.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3524577635919768?p=sBLWjQERF0meQXZjxm
Monday, January 18th | Application Drafting Clinic #1 | 7pm-8pm
Drafting Clinic 1 – Bring Your Draft: Project Need, Costs and Title
- Reviewing draft applications.
- Strengthening the project need, title and costings.
- Identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
- Practical guidance to strengthen submissions.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3999929257910270?p=jMOGXyYWYAFTilLT5h
Monday, February 1st | Application Drafting Clinic #2 | 7pm-8pm
Drafting Clinic 2 – Further Application Support
- Further review of draft applications.
- Addressing common challenges and queries.
- Refining project details and supporting information.
- Supporting clubs to progress towards a completed application.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3390993768736258?p=ssscOKni0XDAH7JNCF
Monday, February 7th | Pre-Submission Checklist | 7pm-8pm
Final Clinic 1 – Countdown, Common Mistakes and Checklist
- Final application checks.
- Common mistakes and issues to avoid.
- Supporting documentation requirements.
- Submission checklist and final preparations.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3392479059722173?p=Q9Qtkh1jjnKDLDfkXR
Monday, February 15th | Final Checks & Post-Submission Briefing | 7pm-8pm
Final Clinic 2 – Final Checks and What Happens After Submission
- Final opportunity to address application queries.
- Checking supporting documentation.
- Confirming submission requirements.
- Understanding what happens after an application is submitted.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3243262562536863?p=uC18vm1v9z4aZwHFTF
The Department’s CSFF application deadline is 26 February 2027. Boxing Ireland is encouraging clubs to prepare well in advance so they have sufficient time to develop their projects and gather the necessary information.
For additional information please contact Leinster Club Support & Club Participation Manager, Graham Kane, via graham.kane@boxingireland.ie.