Call for Expressions of Interest - Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS)

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2026–2027

 Call for Expressions of Interest  now open

Wexford County Council  is now accepting expressions of interest for the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2026/2027 from community groups and organisations. This is an opportunity for community groups to propose projects that would benefit local communities.

 

Launched by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (DRCDG) Dara Calleary TD, and administered by Wexford County Council , ORIS 2026 - 2027 will provide €20 million in funding nationally to support the development, enhancement and maintenance of outdoor recreation infrastructure in rural areas.

This funding presents an excellent opportunity for communities to develop projects that:

• Enhance outdoor recreation amenities, bike trails, walkways, swimming areas, equestrian trails

• Improve access to natural and recreational assets

• Support sustainable rural tourism, health and wellbeing

• Maintain and upgrade existing outdoor recreation facilities

 

Submissions will only be accepted on completion of the Expression of Interest (EOI) Form HERE

As Wexford County Council is permitted to submit a limited number of applications to DRCDG, EOIs will be initially evaluated based on the information submitted on this form against the relevant project assessment criteria outlined in the 2026 / 2027 scheme outline.  

 

Prior to completing the EOI, applicants should familiarise themselves with the  Scheme Outline and further information available at 

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

 Completed Expression of Interest forms to be submitted via e mail only to oris@wexfordcoco.ie

Forms should be submitted in both  MS WORD format and  signed and dated PDF format by the following closing dates:


 

Late submissions will not be accepted