Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2024/25 Now Open

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2024/25

The Department of Rural & Community Development have announced the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme for 2024/25. The focus of the scheme will be to support outdoor recreational infrastructure in countryside areas across Ireland. The 2024/25 scheme emphasises the opportunity for recreational amenities located near rivers, lakes and beaches.  The 2024/25 scheme also seeks to support recreational infrastructure that provides an inclusive approach for communities to deliver outlets that support a diverse range of users, including people with disabilities and older adults.

Applications are now invited under the following measures:

Measure 1: Small Scale Repair/Development/Promotion and Marketing

Maximum grant aid available up to €40,000. Applications under Measure 1 should be submitted to Leitrim County Council by 4pm on Wednesday 11th December 2024.

Project Development Measure:Development Costs for Strategic Large-Scale Projects

Maximum grant aid available up to €50,000.  Applications for Project Development Measure should be submitted to Leitrim County Council by 4pm on Wednesday 11th December 2024.

Measure 2: Medium Scale Repair/Upgrade and New Trail/Amenity Development

Maximum grant aid available up to €200,000. Applications for Measure 2 should be submitted to Leitrim County Council by 4pm on Friday 7th February 2025.

Measure 3: Strategic Large Scale Repair/Upgrade and New Strategic Trail/Amenity Development

Maximum grant aid available up to €500,000. Applications for Measure 3 should be submitted to Leitrim County Council by 4pm on Friday 7th February 2025.

Further Details on the scheme outline and Application Forms are available on: ORIS applications 2024 

Completed applications/queries to be emailed to Funding@leitrimcoco.ie

Late applications will not be accepted

Any queries in relation to your applications please call (071) 9620005   Ext 378/661