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UCC Staff Sports & Social Club Grant Fund
The UCC Staff Sports and Social Club makes funding available to UCC staff clubs and societies which are non-for-profit and have been/are being established for the benefit of staff in the university.
Qualifying applications are focused on capital expenditure and costs directly related to the operation of the club/society.
Funding is generally not granted for consumable items, e.g. food, drink, transport or accommodation.
Applications are now open for 2025-2026.
To apply for funding, complete the for at this link Grant Funding 2025
To apply for funding from the UCC Staff Sports & Social Club Fund, please complete this form and return it to the Clubs and Societies email sportsandsocialclub@ucc.ie by Wednesday 30th of April. No applications will be accepted after this date.
Criteria for Funding
- How many Club members are members of the Staff Sports and Social Club?
- Does the Club have any other income sources? Does it charge a membership fee?
- Is the application for equipment associated with the operation of the Club?
- Is the money needed?
- Did the club meet the conditions for funding in the previous year? These include issuing calls for new members, encouraging membership of the SSSC, organising an event for all UCC staff and providing receipts for purchases funded by the SSSC.
- All clubs and societies should interact with the committee to advertise events.
To be considered for funding, all parts of the application form must be completed in full, signed by the Chairperson of the Club and accompanied by the following documentation:
- Club Constitution (if applicable)
- Membership List (no contact details). Two thirds must be UCC staff or partners.
- A report on activities funded by the Staff Sports and Social Club in the last round of grants
- A copy of the annual bank statement of the Club detailing transactions on the account relating to SSSC funding.
Starting a New Staff Club or Society
If you have a query on forming a new staff club or society, please contact Gerry Moloney PRO, SSSC Clubs and Societies representative via email sportsandsocialclub@ucc.ie