The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1.15 billion. The Programme for Government commits to continuing the SCEP and to prioritising the investment in disadvantaged areas.
Details of all allocations can be found at www.gov.ie/en/collection/471ed5-sports-capital-allocations/. Grants awarded to St. Patrick's Athletic FC ( Newtownheath Company Limited) include the following:
- 2015 Round of the Programme - €15,500 (this grant is yet to be drawn down).
- 2014 Round of the Programme - €175,000 (yet to be drawn down as legal formalities not yet finalised).
- 2002 Round of the Programme - €1,000,000 allocated and fully drawn down.