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THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is 4pm Thursday 17th April 2025.

2025 Community Infrastructure Fund

The Community Infrastructure Fund is a fund of €450,000 which offers Community Groups (including Sports Clubs) the opportunity to apply for funding to assist with the costs of either constructing new Community Facilities or for the modernisation and/or expansion of existing premises.

Funding is only available to assist with the cost of the construction/modernisation/ expansion of the Community Facility. The fund is not intended to be used to support the on-going costs of running Community Facilities.

Community Grants are assessed under the below key considerations:

Impact on local community and local community involvement.
Availability/existence of other groups doing the same work/duplication of activities.
Proven track record and ability of the group to deliver the project.
Provision of clear and accurate project costings.
Projects/works demonstrating good value for money.
Existing funds available to the group/funds in hand and availability of other funding sources.
Projects/works demonstrating sustainability.

Funding requests of a minimum of €5,000 up to a maximum of €50,000 will be considered.

For full Terms and Conditions, please click 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

Organisation Name

Grant Application Record Type

Close Date

Approval Status

Funding Category

Funding Category Applied For

1. Group Details

1.1 Name of Group

1.2 South Dublin County PPN Registration No.

1.3 Tax Registration Number

Please note that this 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

https://www.revenue.ie/en/starting-a-business/registering-for-tax/index.aspx

1.5 Name of Key Contact Person

1.6 Position of Contact Person

1.7 Address of Contact Person

1.8 Mobile Number of Contact Person

1.9 Land Line No. of Contact Person

1.10 Email Address of Contact Person

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

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2. Infrastructure Project Detail

2.1 Name of Community/Sporting Facility for which funding is sought

2.2 Address of Community/Sporting Facility for which funding is sought

2.3 Does your group own the facility for which funding is sought?

Please attach all the relevant written permissions such as permission from the Facility Owner/Land Owner.

2.4 Provide a description of the group including its history; management structure (company/ constituted group); objectives/purpose and current membership details:

2.5 Provide a detailed description of the Community Facility or Sports Facility for which you are seeking funding assistance, including a breakdown of all activities and services you provide from the facility.

2.6 Upload detailed set of drawings (if appropriate)

2.7 Outline how the proposed works will improve the activities and services provided from your Community or Sporting facility:

2.8 Please demonstrate and outline the local community support for the provision of the new facility or modernised/expanded existing facility (please feel free to attach accompanying letters of support at the end of this application)

2.9 Does your project require planning permission?

2.9a Planning Permission Number

2.9b Please upload Planning Permission

2.10 Please provide clear details to demonstrate your group has the expertise and resources to run and manage the new facility or the modernised/expanded existing facility and demonstrate how ongoing running costs will be met?

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3. Financial Information

3.1 What is the full cost of your project €

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.
Provide a detailed cost plan showing the total costs of the proposed works and supply all the appropriate quotes detailing these costs?

Item	Cost of item €

Please Note:
Upload a separate sheet at the end of this application if you do not have room to list a full breakdown of costs.

3.3 Total amount for which your are applying to SDCC €

3.4 Amount of funding you are receiving from other sources €

3.5 Please give breakdown of name of each funding source and amount provided

3.6 Amount of Own Funds Allocated to this project €

Please note that the full cost of your project must equal Total amount for which you are applying to SDCC + Amount of funding you are receiving from other sources + Amount of Own Funds Allocated to this project

4. Financial Information - Supporting Documentation

4.1 Attach Bank Statements for the previous 12 months and/or Most Recent Audited Accounts here

4.1.1 Please advise if this bank account has been opened within the last 12 months

4.2 Attach Full Costed Budget plan (with quotes showing the cost of all works)

4.3 If you are receiving funding from another source, please attach proof of same

4.4 Quotations Upload

Please upload all appropriate quotes detailing costs outlined above.

Note there is a further facility to upload documents at the end of this application form.

Quotation 1

Quotation 2

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5. Insurance Details

Name of Insurance Company

Public Liability Insurance Policy Number

Policy indemnifies South Dublin County Council for up to €6.5 million

Tick this box to confirm

Attach Insurance Certificate here

Written proof of indemnification for South Dublin County Council to the value of 6.5 million must be included on your Insurance Policy.

Attach any additional correspondence if required

6. Bank Details

Name of Bank Account

BIC

IBAN

7. Other Details

7.1 Have you received financial assistance from South Dublin County Council before? If so, state the amount and what it was used for.

7.2 Please state how any contribution from South Dublin County Council will be acknowledged.

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8. Relevant Supporting Documentation

Please attach the group's Memorandum & Articles of Association

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

Attach Document here

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

I have read the information regarding the terms and conditions for the Community Infrastructure scheme and I understand the conditions of the funding. I hereby declare that the information supplied on this funding application is accurate and complete. 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 held 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

Name of Chairperson

Email of Chairperson

Name of Secretary

Email of Secretary

Name of Treasurer

Email of Treasurer

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

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