GAA Clubs seeking funding must apply for Club Maith

Ulster GAA is urging clubs, who are hoping to apply for any government funding, if any becomes available, to apply for Club Maith Accreditation.

As clubs will be aware, since the Places for Sport Fund closed in 2009, high level negotiations have been ongoing between Ulster GAA and Government Departments.

Although there is no confirmation of capital funding available at this time we will advise clubs as soon as we are in a position to do so.  We would remind all clubs that ‘state of readiness’ will still be a key criteria if and when the funding situation improves.

We are advising clubs to apply for the Club Maith accreditation as this may become a future requirement of any funding.

The Club Maith accreditation is recognised by Sport NI.  Preparations for an application could take up to 4 weeks, and a further 4 weeks should be given after submitting the application for assessment.  Clubs should therefore progress this matter as a matter of urgency.

This advice is specifically important to clubs within the six counties.

Clubs can apply for Club Maith online at www.ulster.gaa.ie/club-maith or by contacting Maura Kelly on 028 37517 180 or emailing maura.kelly.ulster@gaa.ie