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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

€ 1m Current Funding

The Department of Rural and Community Development (“the Department”) has allocated funding of €1 million to support groups/organisations across Ireland.

This is a reserved fund under the Local Enhancement Programme 2025 . The application process is being administered by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs).

Applications for this funding can be made on this application form. Community Groups/Organisations are eligible to apply, once they meet the LCDC’s qualifying criteria.

It envisaged that this funding would, in general, be allocated in a relatively equal manner across Community Groups/Organisations that submit valid applications.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The €1million funding under the Local Enhancement Programme will support Community groups/organisations particularly in disadvantaged areas, to support their non-pay running costs for example energy costs/bills (electricity costs, refuse charges, heating charges), rental/lease costs, insurance bills.
This is a current funding scheme. The scheme does not provide funding for capital works, equipment etc. this can be applied for under the capital allocation of the funding.
The information supplied by the applicant Community 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.
Applications must be on the application form for 2025.
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 2025.
The Department of Rural and Community Development’s contribution must be publicly acknowledged in all materials associated with the purpose of the grant.
Generally, no third party or intermediary applications will be considered.
Late applications will not be considered.
To ensure appropriate monitoring and governance, the Department is stating that only operating/running costs related to this period are eligible - 1st June 2024 to 30th May 2025
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 can be viewed here.

The Department operates the Local Enhancement Programme through the Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs). It is a grant programme that provides funding to enhance facilities in disadvantaged areas. The Department is committed to funding of €7 million for this programme. The €1 million current funding is part of the €7 million funding.

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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3. Project or Activity or Event Detail

3.0 Purpose of funding

3.1 Name of Project for which funding is sought

Project refers to activity / equipment purchase / event for which funding is being sought

3.2 What is the purpose of the grant? (Outline details of the project).

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4. Financial Information

4.1 What is the full cost of your project €

4.2 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.

4.3 Total amount for which your are applying €

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

4.4a Amount applied for/approved from other sources €

4.4b Please give detail of other sources

4.5 Amount of Own Funds Allocated to this project €

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The full cost of the project (4.1) must equal (4.3) the total amount for which you are applying plus (4.4a) the amount applied for/approved from other sources plus (4.5) the amount of own funds allocated to project.

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5. Insurance Details

Name of Insurance Company

Public Liability Insurance Policy Number

Please attach a copy of your insurance policy

6. Bank Details

Name of Bank

BIC

IBAN

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

7. Other Details

7.1 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.

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

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8. Relevant Supporting Documentation

Documents

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

Document 1

Document 2

Document 3

Document 4

Document 5

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

9. 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 this programme as outlined on Page 1 of this form.

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

I confirm that this Applicant Group 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).

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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