Dublin City Sport and Wellbeing Partnership
The over-arching goal of DCSWP is to enable and inspire everyone in our communities to engage in sport and physical activity regardless of age, background, gender or ability. The Partnership’s work is guided by a high-level advisory board, informed by Sport Ireland/national policies on sport and physical activity and supported by DCC’s indoor and outdoor sporting infrastructure including high-class sports & fitness facilities, community and recreation centres and DCC parks and open spaces.
From an operational perspective DCSWP has 19 Sport Officers working in communities across the city, one citywide Health Promotion Officer, one Active Cities Officer, two Sport Inclusion & Integration Officers and 25 Co-funded Officers from National Governing Bodies in Athletics, Boxing, Football, Rowing, Rugby and Swimming. The work of the Partnership is also supported by a dedicated administrative team in DCSWP’s central office in Dublin City. (Please see below 2024 infographic outlining the funding and operational structure of DCSWP)
DCSWP Officers work with multiple partners in the delivery of core programmes. Fostering close working relationships with both internal and external partners is critical to the Partnership’s success, helping to identify where the service can have the most significant and positive impact. Core programmes are aimed at a number of key target groups including:
- Underactive Communities
- Schools
- Youth At Risk
- Older Adults
- People with physical, intellectual and sensory disabilities
- Minority groups
- New Communities
- Women in Sport
DCSWP also aligns the planning and delivery of programmes with major national and international sporting events. This strategic approach helps maximise promotion of the service, adds momentum to local programmes and initiatives and ultimately increases reach across communities in Dublin City. For more information on DCSWP please visit: DCSWP - Dublin City Sport and Wellbeing Partnership (dcswphub.ie)
Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership 2024 Infographic
DCSWP CLUB SUPPORT SMALL GRANT SCHEME 2025
Once a year we provide a grant for sports clubs affiliated to a National Governing Body in the Dublin City Council Administrative Area.
The grant is available to sports clubs that have participants of any age and are aiming to increase participation in sport and physical activity throughout Dublin City. The grant allocation is provided by Sport Ireland (through the National Local Sports Partnership Programme) and Dublin City Council. Grants typically range between €500 - €1,000.
Please see booklet below for more info (please remove info booklet from 2025)
Closing date for applications is 23/05/2025
Application form is now live and can be found here Club Support Small Grant Scheme 2025