As a way of encouraging and motivating people to engage in further participation opportunities, Athletics Ireland is reaching out to affiliated Athletics Ireland Clubs to encourage them to apply for a grant to fund Fit for Life programmes that are aimed at creating opportunities for people to engage in walking, jogging, and running.

Participating clubs are asked to organise a Fit for Life programme for a minimum of one evening per week for a period of eight weeks.  All programmes must conclude on or before February 2026.

Applications will be considered up to a maximum €350, and there will be a total of fifteen grants awarded to the successful clubs. Please note that applications are being sought in a competitive bid process and the grant will be paid out after the club has provided invoices to Athletics Ireland to demonstrate spend.

Clubs are asked to apply and demonstrate how the club application ties into Dormant Accounts funding and specifically aligns to the criteria set out below.

The closing date for completed application forms is the 3rd of October 2025.

Link to Application