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Please read and make yourself familiar with the Guidelines for the Local

Enhancement Programme 2026 before completing this form.

Department of Rural and Community Development

Local Enhancement Programme 2026

Capital Funding

The Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) provides funding to support community groups across Ireland. The LEP is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (the Department) and administered by the Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in each Local Authority area. The Department provides funding to each Local Authority area and the LCDCs then administer this funding locally to ensure funding is targeted appropriately towards addressing disadvantage in the areas that need it most.

It is important to note that other agencies and departments also invest in disadvantaged areas. The Local Enhancement Programme will operate in a complementary manner to add value to other front-line schemes and programmes being operated in communities.

The Local Enhancement Programme is targeted towards supporting communities that are impacted by disadvantage as identified in the LECP. Groups will be able to use the funding to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities, purchase equipment e.g. tables and chairs, tools and signage, laptops and printers, lawnmowers, canopies and training equipment.

This Programme will help communities, community groups and committees, to continue to provide valuable services to the people in their area, and in the process strengthen the bonds that tie communities together.

The Department has recommended that LCDCs ring-fence 30% of the funding to provide small capital grants of €1,000 or less. Ring-fencing funding at this level will allow a larger volume of those with limited resources to receive funding. The programme can also fund or partially fund larger scale projects to address disadvantage.

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.
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 27th February 2026.
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 Address

1.3 Eircode

Locate your Eircode at
finder.eircode.ie

1.4 Website

1.5 South Dublin PPN Registration No.

1.6 Tax Reference Number

1.7 Tax Clearance Access Number (if applicable)

1.8 Charitable Status Number (if applicable)

1.9 What year was your group/organisation established?

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

1.11 What is the purpose of your organisation?

1.12 Is your group/organisation affiliated or connected to any local, regional or national organisation?

1.12a Please let us know the name of these local, regional or national organisations

1.13 How does your group/organisation link with other organisations in your area?

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. Key Priorities within the Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP)

The LCDC will check to ensure that this application works towards addressing priorities within its Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) which you can access here. If your application is for an amount greater than €1,000 please enter the number of people to benefit for each priority area.

If your application is for a small scale capital grant of €1,000 or less, then you may wish to complete the below table, but you are not required to do so.

Better place to live and work

Goal 1: For the County of South Dublin to become a better place in which to live and work.

Number of beneficiaries

Improved health

Goal 2: To improve the physical and mental health of those living and working in South Dublin.

Number of beneficiaries

Increased education

Goal 3: Increase access to education, upskilling and lifelong learning to further meet the social and economic needs of residents and employers now, and into the future.

Number of beneficiaries

Low carbon county

Goal 4: Fairness, collaboration and innovation to be at the core of South Dublin's transition to becoming a low carbon County.

Number of beneficiaries

SMART initiatives and skills development

Goal 5: Empower communities through SMART initiatives and skills development to help make their areas better places in which to live, work and visit.

Number of beneficiaries

Inclusiveness

Goal 6: For society within South Dublin County to be more inclusive, equitable and welcoming of diversity.

Number of beneficiaries

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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 there is a shortfall of funding, to be eligible for funding under this programme, you must state the amount you are receiving from other sources and the amount of your own funds allocated to the project. Details of each source (name and amount) must be disclosed here.

5.4a Amount applied for/approved from other sources €

5.4b Please give detail of other sources. List the sources and the amounts from each source.

5.4c 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 (5.4c) 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

Successful applications for funding under this programme will only be paid to the applicant group/organisation's bank account.

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 under any capital/current grants schemes from 2018 to current date e.g. grants from South Dublin County Council, Government Departments or LEADER before?

8.1a Please 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 Gaeltacht 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 2026’ as outlined on Page 1 of this form.

I confirm that I have read the Application Guidelines for the ‘Local Enhancement Programme 2026’ 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 2026 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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