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2026 Community Events/Festival Grant Application


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





Funding Category


Community Events Grants
  • The opportunity to apply for this funding is made available to Community Organisations who wish to apply for funding assistance to assist with some of the costs associated with organising local Community Celebration Events.
  • Organising Groups must have the appropriate level of support from the local community and the relevant statutory agencies.
  • Prior approval and authorisation must be obtained from all relevant authorities in relation to the event(s) being proposed (i.e. Garda and SDCC Traffic/Roads Department if Road Closure is necessary) and written permission if using a Venue/Public space not owned by the community group itself.
  • The Organising Group(s) must also contribute and/or raise funds locally to assist with costs of the proposed community event, the amount of funding being applied for to SDCC should ideally never be over a maximum of 50% of the total costs of the event(s)
  • The Organising Group(s) must have appropriate public liability insurance in place and SDCC must be indemnified within the policy to the limit of €6.5 million.
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.

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






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

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2. Event Detail
  
2.1 Describe in DETAIL the proposed event on which your group intends to use South Dublin County Council Funding. *







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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.
Depending on the category chosen, there is a limit on the amount you can enter
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



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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