Laois County Council will administer the 2024/2025 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development.
ORIS is funded under Project Ireland 2040 and is a key initiative of Our Rural Future – Ireland’s Rural Development Policy 2021-2025 and Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors, the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023 – 2027.
| Measure | Description | Grant amount |
| Measure 1 | Small Scale Repair/Development/Promotion and Marketing | Up to €40,000 |
| Measure 2 | Medium Scale Repair/Upgrade and New Trail/Amenity Development | Up to €200,000 |
Expression of interest can be downloaded here or obtained by e-mailing sports@laoiscoco.ie
All those submitting an expression of interest form should, in the first instance make themselves aware of the 2024/25 ORIS Scheme Outline particularly regarding their proposal’s eligibility. To discuss your application, contact Ann Marie Maher on 087 6184404 or 05786 64041
Completed expression of interest forms must be emailed to sports@laoiscoco.ie before 4.30pm Friday, 10th January 2025.
Expressions of interest received after this date and time will not be considered for the 2024/2025 scheme. All applications will be subject to a selection process using National Criteria. Selected expression of interest applications will be developed into detailed bids for consideration for the ORIS 2024/2025.