Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS)
ORIS Funding Scheme 2024/25 - Measure 1
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 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.
Access the ORIS 2024/25 Scheme Outline here: ORIS Scheme Outline 2024/25
Donegal County Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from communities in relation to -
Measure I: Small Scale Repair/Development/Promotion and Marketing.
Please refer to Embracing Irelands Outdoors: National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2027 and to the Donegal Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2029
Please also refer to Blueways Ireland - Blueway Management Development Guide and the Sport Ireland website for further guidance and information https://www.sportireland.ie/outdoors
How to Apply -
Measure 1: Small Scale Repair/Development/Promotion and Marketing up to €40,000.00 will support the upkeep, repair and development of trails, walkways, mountain access routes, cycleways, blueways recreational facilities at bogs, rivers, lakes and beaches, natural play areas that form part of a larger outdoor recreation project and the promotion and marketing of such infrastructure.
Projects should, where possible, indicate how they are inclusive of people with disabilities and older adults.
Queries
Queries in relation to Measure 1 Small Scale Repair/Development/Promotion and Marketing are to be submitted directly to Donegal County Council by email to ORIS@donegalcoco.ie before 12noon on Tuesday, 10th December 2024.
Note: Up to 6 project applications in total under Measure 1 may be selected by the Local Authority for onward submission to the Department and for their informed consideration.
In the event your community has a larger strategic project proposal you would like to discuss further, please contact Donegal County Council at ORIS@donegalcoco.ie and we will be available to assist you at this time.
Expressions of Interest
ORIS 2024/25 Measure 1
Small Scale Repair/Development/Promotion and Marketing
HOW DO I APPLY?
Please note Closing Date for receipt of Expressions of Interests to be submitted to Donegal County Council on or before 12noon on Thursday 9th January 2025.
Expressions of Interest received after this deadline will not be considered.
Irish Versions in respect of the above will be uploaded as soon as they are available.
Please Note: Proposals under Measure 2 and Measure 3 are NOT seeking Expressions of Interest at this time.