Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

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(ORIS)

 The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) supports the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure and the necessary repair, enhancement, or promotion of existing outdoor recreation infrastructure in countryside areas across Ireland.

The Scheme is funded under “Our Rural Future” which specifically prioritises the growing outdoor activity tourism sector as part of a long-term vision for a vibrant and sustainable rural Ireland.

The 2024 scheme includes the following measures:

 

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

Maximum Funding €40,000

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

Maximum Funding €200,000

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

Maximum Funding €500,000

ORIS Measure 4: Project Development Measure.

Development Costs for Strategic Large Scale Projects

Maximum Funding €50,000

 

Please see attached:  Advert - Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2024

Please see attached advisory notice:  Advisory Notice - ORIS 2024‌

 

Application Forms:

Please contact our offices to dicuss project criteria prior to commencing application process:

Measure 1 - Application Form

Measure 2 & 3 - Application Form

Project Development Measure - Application Form

 

Contacts:

Further Details / Application Forms / Requests / Queries to:

Economic Rural & Community Development Department, Galwau County Council, Prospect Hill, Galway.

Email: outdoorrecreation@galwaycoco.ie           Tel: 091 509 578