The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme provides funding for the development of new and existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas.

Measure 1 and Project Development Measure, completed expression of interest forms must be submitted by close of business on the 7th of August 2026. 

Measure 2 & 3 Expression of Interest form to be completed by the 9th of October 2026

Full details available here: https://www.meath.ie/council/council-services/rural-regeneration/rural-development-grants/outdoor-recreation-infrastructure-scheme-oris

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 

ORIS provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure. It also provides support for the necessary repair, maintenance, enhancement or promotion of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in county side areas across Ireland. Projects typically funded by ORIS include walkways, cycleways, blue ways, water and cycle trails, mountain access routes, bridleways and open water amenities at bogs, rivers, lakes and beaches, including tidal pools.

It helps to make use of the resources of the countryside that contribute to healthy active lifestyles. It supports the economic and tourism potential of the area for both local communities and tourist visitors alike. 

Please find links to scheme documents below:

Measure 1 Expression of Interest form, to be submitted by close of business on the 7th of August (MSWORD, 274.79 kb)

Measure 2 &3 Expression of Interest form to be submitted by close of business on the 9th of October 2026 (MSWORD, 258.33 kb)

Project Development Measure expression of interest to be submitted by close of business 7th of August. (MSWORD, 246.51 kb)

ORIS Scheme Outline 2026-2027 (PDF, 832.27 kb)