Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2024

Cavan County Council and Cavan County Local Development are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for project proposals under Measure 1/ Measure 2 and Project Development Measure of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

The scheme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development in partnership with Fáilte Ireland.

The focus of ORIS is to support outdoor recreational infrastructure in countryside areas across Ireland that not only provides an outlet for the communities in which they are situated but also delivers added value from a tourism perspective.  Projects typically funded by ORIS include walkways, cycleways, blueways, water and cycle trails, mountain access routes, bridleways, and open water amenities at bogs, rivers, lakes and beaches, including tidal pools.

Measure 1 of the scheme provides funding for to the upkeep, repair, maintenance and development of trails, walkways, mountain access routes, cycleways, recreational facilities at bogs, rivers, and lakes. Maximum grant available is €40,000.

Measure 2 of the scheme is the development of new recreational infrastructure, extensions/upgrades to already existing trails, walkways, mountain access routes, cycleways, water or cycle trails or other recreational facilities at bogs, rivers and lakes. Maximum grant available is €200,000.

The Project Development Measure can provide funding for the detailed development of projects which enable them to reach a standard for application under a future round of ORIS, which could encompass detailed design, preparation for planning and/ or procurement of ecological surveys. Maximum grant available is €50,000

Where a project requires planning permission, this must be in place in advance of an application being submitted.

All applicants submitting an Expression of Interest should familiarise themselves with the eligibility criteria.  The scheme details and relevant application forms are available to download at the links below:

Closing Date

Completed Expressions of Interest with supporting documentation should be submitted to smonaghan@cavancoco.ie by 5pm on 10th January 2025. This closing date will be strictly adhered to.

All expressions of interest must be submitted in Word format to smonaghan@cavancoco.ie All application will be subject to a competitive selection process.

 

Expressions of Interest received after this date and time will not be considered for the 2024/2025 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

 

Further information

Queries can be directed by email to: smonaghan@cavancoco.ie or by phone: 049 4378 579