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2026 Summer Project Grant Applications


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






Summer Project Funding

South Dublin County Council has supported Summer Projects since its inception in 1994. We provide advice and support to all our Projects, and we provide grants to assist projects plan their activities.

Please note that South Dublin County Council will not be providing activities this year, and instead will be grant aiding Summer Projects to organise their own activities. 

Also, please note that by submitting this application you are agreeing to bide by the terms of our Summer Project Service Level agreement, a signed copy of which must be uploaded on the last page of this application.

The Summer Project team in South Dublin County Council are available to offer support,or to answer queries.

Closing Date for applications is Friday 8th May at 4pm 


Nurturing Grants for Summer Projects
In 2013 we introduced a new grant to encourage new Summer Projects in South Dublin in areas with little or no history of projects. This Grant will allow the applicant to slowly develop their project over a two-year period, allowing the Applicant to operate for a one week providing activities for 50 to 100 young persons.  The project must operate for five days, morning, afternoon and at least one evening session. The new Committee will be monitored and where necessary supported by our Community Staff. 

Criteria

  • This project must be from an area with little or no history of Summer Project provision
  • The project must be an initiative of the local community
  • The structure should be a local voluntary committee established to meet the needs of Children/ Young People in the area.                          
  • The use of available community facilities (schools, community centres, halls, open spaces) is encouraged.             This grant is only available to projects based in the County, must include home-based activities.   
  • Prjects not complying with the criteria will not ordinarily be considered for funding. However, individual submissions will be considered on their merits. 
  • Projects are responsible for insuring that they meet all the requirements of the Child Protection legislation 
Summer Projects can range from a period of 2 weeks to 4 weeks and funding assistance will be calculated proportionately:

Summer Projects are aimed at providing a supervised programme of recreational and educational activities for young people over a consecutive number of weeks in the summer period. Emphasis is on community involvement and development of resources and groups within localities.

The use of available community facilities (schools, community centres, halls, open spaces) is encouraged.

Projects are responsible for insuring that they meet all the requirements of the Child Protection legislation.

This grant is only available to projects based in the County which must include home based activities on weekly basis.

Criteria:
  • Summer projects must run for a minimum period of 2 weeks and a maximum period of 4 weeks.
  • Activities must be run on a minimum of five days out of every seven-day period.
  • The project must cater for a minimum of 100 young people from a defined local area.
  • The Summer Project Committee must be properly structured with Chairperson, Secretary &Treasurer
  • Youth Service operated projects must have local representatives on the Committee, they must be part of the planning and encouraged to take ownership of the projects.
  • A specific bank account must be set up and details provided.
  • A proposed programme of events must be provided to South Dublin County Council with the application for grant-aid.
  • All projects must be adequately insured. Proof of insurance must be submitted in advance.
  • Commercially based projects will not be considered eligible.
1. Group Details



Please note that Tax Registration Number is a requirement prior to any potential funding being released to your Group following a successful application.
If you do not currently have a valid Tax Registration Number, you can apply using the following link.







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

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2. Summer Project Details
  
2.1 Describe in DETAIL the proposed project on which your group intends to use South Dublin County Council Funding. *

A benefit is the expected change in people, community, environment or organisations created by your project/ activity. For example, the benefit to a group awarded funding to run a training course could be (i) people will have an awareness of an issue, (ii) people will feel connected to this community and feel less isolated, (iii) people will have increased social skills.

A target / output will measure the end result of your project. For example, if a group is seeking funding to run a training programme, the expected target output could be (i) number of courses to be delivered, (ii) number of people expected to attend, (iii) number of people expected to gain a qualification.
2.4 Safeguarding Children

This information MUST be provided if the project involves working with young people (under 18 years) and/or vulnerable people.

Note : all people working with young and/or vulnerable people must be Garda Vetted in compliance with the Children and Vulnerable Persons Act 2012 and adhere to current safeguarding legislation.






2.4.4 Children's Officer Details




2.4.5 Child Safeguarding Statement Details


Summer Project Information



2.5.3  Please confirm the duration of your Summer Project.  (Summer Projects must last no less than 5 days and up to 2, 3 or 4 weeks)





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3. Financial Information
3.2 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 seperate sheet if you do not have room to list a full breakdown of costs.
Up to maximum of €500
Please note should total cost of project exceed maximum grant available, the group must have own funds available to cover the additional costs.

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4. Insurance Details



Please Note: you will be asked to attach a copy of your insurance policy at the end of this grant application.
5. Bank Details



Please Note: You will asked to attach your most recent 3 month bank statements and/or Audited Accounts at the end of this grant application.
6. Other Details


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7. Relevant Supporting Documentation


Click here to download our 2025 Summer Project Service Level Agreement. 

Please print this, sign it and attach it below. 

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




If you have any more attachments, please email them directly to communitygrants@sdublincoco.ie, stating the name of your organisation in the subject line.
8. Declaration

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






You will receive a confirmation email with a copy of this application form when you submit this application.  Please contact us at communitygrants@sdublincoco.ie if you do not receive this email
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