Please read and make yourself familiar with the Application Guidelines for the ‘Local Enhancement Programme 2025' before completing this form.

Please note, an Irish Version of this Form is available here for those who wish to complete the form in Irish.

Irish applications must be submitted by email only to communitygrants@sdublincoco.ie no later than the closing date of 12 noon on the 7th March 2025.

Department of Rural and Community Development

Local Enhancement Programme 2025

Capital Funding

The Department of Rural and Community Development (“the Department”) funds the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) which provides funding to support community groups across Ireland.

The Local Enhancement Programme 2025 will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with funding to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities, and to purchase equipment for example tables and chairs, tools and signage, laptops and printers, lawnmowers, canopies and training equipment etc. Facilities improvement works may also include, but are not limited to; improved access for persons with a disability; enhancing community participation for disadvantaged and marginalised groups, and; improving energy efficiency of community facilities to reduce ongoing costs.

The scheme is designed to ensure local priorities are identified and met, so as to improve and enhance community facilities for all. It is administered by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in each Local Authority area.

Applications should relate to one or more key priority areas identified in their LCDC’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) in order to be eligible for consideration.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Local Enhancement Programme will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities and purchase equipment.
This is the capital element of the funding scheme.
The activity or project must benefit the local community and relate to the key priority areas identified in the LECP.
The information supplied by the applicant group /organisation must be accurate and complete.
Inaccurate or incomplete information may lead to disqualification and/or the repayment of any grant made.
All information provided in respect of the application for a grant will be held electronically. The Department reserves the right to publish a list of all grants awarded on its website.
The Freedom of Information Act applies to all records held by the Department and Local Authorities, including applications received and any additional correspondence related to the application.
The application must be signed by the Chairperson, Secretary or Treasurer of the organisation making the application.
It is the responsibility of each organisation to ensure that it has proper procedures and policies in place, including appropriate insurance, where relevant.
Evidence of expenditure, receipts /invoices must be retained and provided to the LCDC, the Department of Rural and Community Development, the relevant local authority or any agent acting on their behalf if requested.
Grant monies must be expended and drawn down from the LCDC by 31st December 2026. Photographic evidence may be required to facilitate draw down of grants.
The Department of Rural and Community Development’s contribution must be publicly acknowledged in all materials associated with the purpose of the grant, including signage.
Generally, no third party or intermediary applications will be considered.
Late applications will not be considered.
Applications will only be accepted through the online application form no later than the closing date of 12 noon 7th March 2025.
Breaches of the terms and conditions of the grants scheme may result in sanctions including disbarment from future grant applications.
Please ensure the application form is completed in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
In order to process your application, it may be necessary for South Dublin County Council to collect personal data from you. Such information will be processed in line with the Local Authority’s privacy statement which is available to view here.

Please note that applications will not be processed unless all required information is provided. Additional information can be uploaded at the end of this application.

* denotes fields that are mandatory

Stage

Grant Application Record Type

Organisation Name

Close Date

Funding Category Applied For

Approval Status

1. Group Details

1.1 Name of Group

1.2 Eircode

Locate your Eircode at
finder.eircode.ie

1.3 Website

1.4 South Dublin PPN Registration No.

1.5 Tax Reference Number

1.6 Tax Clearance Access Number (if applicable)

1.7 Charitable Status Number (if applicable)

1.8 What year was your group/organisations established?

1.9 Please provide a brief organisational description of your group/organisation e.g. committee structure, meeting schedule, existence of memo and arts documents.

1.10 What is the purpose of your organisation?

2. Contact Details

2.1 Name of Key Contact Person

2.2 Position of Key Contact Person

2.3 Address of Key Contact Person

2.4 Mobile Number of Key Contact Person

2.5 Email Address of Key Contact Person

2.6 Name of Alternate Contact Person

2.7 Mobile Number of Alternate Contact Person

2.8 Email Address of Alternate Contact Person

Please Note: The key contact details will be used for all communication regarding this application

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5. Financial Information

5.1 What is the full cost of your project €

5.2 Please provide a full breakdown of costs. Note that the items listed below must total the full cost of your project and will be the only items considered.

Item	Cost of item €

Please Note:
Upload a separate sheet if you do not have room to list a full breakdown of costs. This can be done on the last page of this application.

5.3 Total amount for which your are applying €

5.4 If funding from another source (in addition to LCDC) has been applied for or approved, please give details.

5.4a Amount applied for/approved from other sources €

5.4b Please give detail of other sources

5.5 Amount of Own Funds Allocated to this project €

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The full cost of the project (5.1) must equal (5.3) the total amount for which you are applying plus (5.4a) the amount applied for/approved from other sources plus (5.5) the amount of own funds allocated to project.

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6. Insurance Details

Name of Insurance Company

Public Liability Insurance Policy Number

Please attach a copy of your insurance policy

7. Bank Details

Name of Bank

BIC

IBAN

Please upload a copy of your bank statement header as proof of Bank Details

8. Other Details

8.1 Have you received financial assistance from South Dublin County Council, Government Departments or LEADER before? If so, you must provide details of the Name of the Scheme, the Funding Organisation, the Works/Purchases funded, the Amount and Date Received.

8.2 Please state how any contribution from Department of Rural and Community Development and the LCDC will be acknowledged.

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9. Relevant Supporting Documentation

Estimates / Quotes

Please attach estimates/quotes from three different independent suppliers if your total project costs are less than €5,000 and is not related to building/landscaping /construction works eg. Equipment.

For project costs in excess of €5,000 please attach estimates/quotes from five different independent suppliers.

Quote 1

Quote 2

Quote 3

Quote 4

Quote 5

If you wish to attach further documentation to this grant application, please do so below.

Attach Document here

If you have any more attachments, please email them directly to interagency@SDUBLINCOCO.ie

10. Declaration

I declare that the information given on this form is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I confirm I have read and fully understand the Terms and Conditions of the ‘Local Enhancement Programme 2025’ as outlined on Page 1 of this form.

I confirm that I have read the Application Guidelines for the ‘Local Enhancement Programme 2025’ prior to completing this form.

I confirm that this grant application is submitted in acceptance of and compliance with the Terms and Conditions.

I confirm that the applicant group/organisation does not have the funding to undertake the work/project without this grant aid or alternatively that the grant will facilitate a larger project which they would otherwise be unable to afford.

I confirm that the applicant group/organisation is tax compliant (if tax registered). Please note, if successful funding under the LEP 2025 may be subject to Relevant Contract Tax (RCT).

I understand that all of the information provided will be retained by South Dublin County Council and may be made available to other departments within the Council, as deemed appropriate.

It should be noted that the Freedom of Information Act applies to all records help by South Dublin County Council.

Click here to view South Dublin County Council Privacy Statement

Please tick this box to confirm that you have read and are in agreement with South Dublin County Council Privacy Statement

Declarer's Name

Declarer is the person authorised by his/her group to submit this application

Declarer's Position in the Org

Declarer's Position if Other

You will receive a confirmation email when you submit this application.

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