Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS)

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure and the necessary repair/maintenance, enhancement or promotion of existing outdoor recreation infrastructure in countryside areas across Ireland.

Projects typically funded by ORIS include walkways, cycleways, blueways, water and cycle trails, mountain access routes, bridleways, and open water amenities at bogs, rivers, lakes and beaches, including tidal pools.

Funding is available through ORIS under four measures:

Measure 1 - Small Scale Repair/Maintenance/Development/Promotion and Marketing – funding of up to €40,000 available per project.

Measure 2 - Medium Scale Repair/Maintenance/Upgrade and New Trail/Amenity Development - funding of up to €200,000 available per project.

Measure 3 - Strategic Large-Scale Repair/Upgrade and New Strategic Trail/Amenity Development - funding of up to €500,000 available for one project.

Project Development Measure (PDM) - Development Costs for Outdoor Recreation Projects – funding of up to €100,000 available.

ORIS is not currently open for applications but if you have any questions regarding the Scheme, please contact the Capital Delivery Team at funding@louthcoco.ie