Community Activities Fund

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Community Activities Fund
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Community Enhancement Programme

NOTE: Closing Date Monday 31st January 2022 at 5.00 p.m.
CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Please read the CEP Application Guidelines and Privacy Notice before completing this form.

Department of Rural and Community Development

Community Enhancement Programme

The Department of Rural and Community Development (“the Department”) funds the Community Activities Fund (CAF) which provides funding to support community groups across Ireland.

The Community Activities Fund will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with their non-pay running costs; for example utility bills (electricity costs, refuse charges, heating charges) or other non-pay operating costs; for example rental/lease costs, insurance bills. Groups will also be able to use the funding to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities, purchase equipment; for example tables and chairs, tools and signage, laptops and printers, lawnmowers, canopies and training equipment etc.

It is administered by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in each Local Authority area.

Applications should relate to one or more key priority areas identified in their LCDC’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) in order to be eligible for consideration

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- The Community Activities Fund will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with their non-pay running/operating costs, as well as funding to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities and purchase equipment. The scheme does not provide funding for the pay or employment of staff.
- The activity or project must benefit the local community and relate to the key priority areas identified in the LCDC’s Local Economic & Community Plan (LECP).
- The information supplied by the applicant group /organisation must be accurate and complete.
- Misinformation 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.
- The application must be signed by the Chairperson, Secretary or Treasurer of the organisation making the submission.
- 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 or their representative if requested.
- The Department is stating that operating/running costs falling only within the following time period are eligible - 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2022.
- Grant monies must be spent and drawn down from the LCDC by end of August 2022. Photographic evidence may be required to facilitate draw down of grants.
- The Department’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.
- Only applications made online on the community grants page of www.monaghan.ie will be accepted.
- Please ensure the application form is completed in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
- Applications must be submitted in full before 5pm on Monday 31^st January 2022. At this time, the online portal will close and no further applications can be submitted.
- Assistance is available from communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie if you are experiencing trouble completing the form.
- Breaches of the terms and conditions of the grants scheme may result in sanctions including disbarment from future grant applications.
- In order to process your application, it may be necessary for Monaghan 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 on www.monaghan.ie.
- If the total number of applications received exceed the funds available priority may be given to groups who have not received grant assistance in the last two years from Monaghan County Council or Monaghan LCDC.
Applicants should ensure to save their application periodically using the 'Save as Draft' option at the bottom of the form, especially if the application is a large one. Failure to do so could result in data inputted being lost in the event of a time-out or loss of connection.

SECTION 1 - YOUR ORGANISATION

Name of Group / Organisation*field type single line
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County*field type single line
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Contact Name*field type single line
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Role in Group / Organisation*field type single line
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Telephone Number*field type single line
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E-mail*field type email
Confirm Email*field type email
Websitefield type single line
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What is the main purpose of your Group?*field type multi line
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How is your group structured? How often does it meet? Is it registered with the Charities Regulatory Authority? (Please provide a brief organisational description of your group / organisation e.g. committee structure, meeting schedule etc.)*field type multi line
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Has your Organisation / Group registered with Monaghan Public Participation Network (PPN)?*field type radio button
Has your Organisation / Group registered with Monaghan Public Participation Network (PPN)?YesNo
Would you consider joining the PPN?*field type radio button
Would you consider joining the PPN?YESNO
Year Group / Organisation Established*field type number
Has your organisation adopted the Governance Code*?*field type radio button
*The Governance Code is a voluntary code of conduct which groups may sign up to which ensures that they are following best practice in areas such as accountability and transparency. More info: www.governancecode.ie
Has your organisation adopted the Governance Code*?YESNO
Please describe the measures your group has put in place to ensure that the Department’s funding is spent as intended, and will be returned to the Department in the event of your group disbanding or not going ahead with the project*field type multi line
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Successful applications for funding under this programme will only be paid to the applicant organisation’s Bank Account. Your group must have its own bank or credit union account. If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide the account details so we can pay the grant directly into the account.
Have you submitted your Bank Account details previously to Monaghan County Council?*field type radio button
Have you submitted your Bank Account details previously to Monaghan County Council?YESNO
Have you received funding under any capital grants schemes from 2018 to current date, i.e. grants from Government Departments, Local Authority, or LEADER?*field type radio button
Have you received funding under any capital grants schemes from 2018 to current date, i.e. grants from Government Departments, Local Authority, or LEADER?YESNO

Please give details below:

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Do you receive any regular funding towards your core costs?*field type radio button
Do you receive any regular funding towards your core costs?YESNO

Give details below:

	Funding organisationfield type single line	Amount receivedfield type currency	Approx. % of costs covered by the fundingfield type number
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Is your organisation affiliated or connected to any relevant local, regional or national body?*field type radio button
Is your organisation affiliated or connected to any relevant local, regional or national body?YESNO
Name of Organisation(s)*field type multi line
Charitable Status Number (if applicable)field type single line
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Tax Reference Number (if applicable)field type single line
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Tax Clearance Access Number (if applicable)field type single line
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How does your organisation link in with other organisations in your area?*field type multi line
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SECTION 2 - PROJECT DETAILS

How much funding are you applying for?*field type radio button
How much funding are you applying for?Small grant of less than €1000Grant between €1,000 and €5,000Grant between €5,000 and €15,000

Purpose of Grant

What will the funding be used for?*field type checkbox
If you can’t find an option to fit your project, tick ‘other’ and provide a brief title for your project.
What will the funding be used for?IT EquipmentCCTVTraining EquipmentSafety EquipmentGeneral EquipmentSports EquipmentMachineryConstruction worksEnergy efficient upgradeRenovation of building/premisesDevelopment of community facilityMaintenance of building/premisesNon-pay operating/running cost* or Other (Give Details)
* You can apply for assistance towards bills covering the period from 1^st July 2021 to 30 June 2022
Please describe your project. How will you use the grant? What benefits will it bring to your organisation, and the people in your community?*field type multi line
Max 2500 charactersNB: Only projects which benefit the general community are eligible for consideration under this Scheme. Therefore projects which are for the benefit of users of a premises with restricted access, such as a school or church, may not be eligible, depending on the nature of the proposed project.
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Will your project be accessible by the general community at all times?*field type radio button
Will your project be accessible by the general community at all times?YESNO
If you are applying on behalf of a premises which would normally have restricted access, and believe your project should be eligible, please explain why:field type multi line
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LOCATION
X ITM Co-ordinate*field type number Y ITM Co-ordinate*field type number
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Y ITM Co-ordinate*field type number
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Please input exact location (X-Y Co-ordinates) of where the proposed project will be based. This information is required in ITM format. The simple guide we have provided with this form will show you how to find these on https://irish.gridreferencefinder.com/
If this is for a specific project, when will your project begin?*field type date
If this is for a specific project, when will your project be completed?*field type date
Are all relevant permissions in place (e.g. planning, written consent from landowner/property owner if your project involves the development of a property)?*field type radio button
Are all relevant permissions in place (e.g. planning, written consent from landowner/property owner if your project involves the development of a property)?Not applicableYESNO
If it is relevant to your project, you must submit evidence of permission/ consent with your application. Your application cannot be assessed without this evidence and may be declared incomplete.
Is this part of a phased development and/or linked with (or funded by) other schemes operated by Government Departments or the Local Authority?*field type radio button
Is this part of a phased development and/or linked with (or funded by) other schemes operated by Government Departments or the Local Authority?YESNO
Please provide details*field type multi line
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	X ITM Co-ordinate*field type number	Y ITM Co-ordinate*field type number
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FUNDING

If the amount of funding being applied for is for equipment or the upgrade of facilities etc., please provide details for A, B, and C below. If it is for non-pay operating/running costs (i.e. not for equipment or the upgrade of facilities) please provide details for D below. If funding being applied for is for both, all sections (A to D) to be completed.
A. Amount being applied for under the CAF for equipment or the upgrade of facilities*field type currency
€
B. Is this amount a partial or total project cost?*field type radio button
B. Is this amount a partial or total project cost?PartialTotal
Give the estimated total project costfield type currency
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Project Other Funding Source

To be eligible for funding under this programme you must state where you will source any shortfall of funding. Please provide these details below.

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C. Important note: Please upload supporting documentation outlined below for your project
The Local Authority may also request specific documentation to support the application e.g. Bank Statement to confirm available funds.
Supporting documentation*field type file upload
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Important note:
For items/ works under €20,000 3 written quotations quotes are required. For all other cases, please contact Monaghan County Council at communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie in advance of submitting your application to discuss what supporting documents are required
NB: You must supply quotations for EACH ITEM of your project
If you are applying to cover operating costs, please upload:
· Photocopies of the last 3 bills for the utility you are applying for relief from
· 3 quotations from insurance companies/ brokers for the premises you are claiming relief for
D. If your application is related to operating/running costs (i.e not for equipment or the upgrade of facilities), please provide supporting documentation. This could include for example utility bills etc. If you are unclear about what to provide, please contact communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie for information on the required supporting documentation.

Operating/running costs only related to this period are eligible - 1^st July 2021 to 30^th June 2022.

The Local Authority may also at a later stage request specific documentation to support the application e.g. Bank statement to confirm available funds, bills, receipts of payment etc.
Supporting documentationfield type file upload
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Amount being applied for under the CAF towards operating/running costs (D.)*field type currency
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It is a requirement to publicly acknowledge the support of the Department and LCDC if you receive funding under this Scheme. Please state how your group proposes to do this.*field type multi line
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Summary of funding being applied for:

Funding Applied for

	Equipment or the upgrade of facilities (A)field type currency	Non-pay operating/running costs (D)field type currency	Total amount being applied for under the CAF (A+D)field type currency
row 1	Equipment or the upgrade of facilities (A)field type currency €	Non-pay operating/running costs (D)field type currency €	Total amount being applied for under the CAF (A+D)field type currency €

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 on www.monaghan.ie. If your application is for an amount greater than €1,000, please complete the below table to state which key priority area(s) in the LECP this grant application relates to and the estimated number of people to benefit.
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.

LECP Key priority areas table

	Key priority area of LECP give the Action Numberfield type single line	How many people will benefit from your project?field type number	How does your project support the delivery of this Action?field type single line
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You may upload additional documentation in support of your applicationfield type file upload
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If you are having technical difficulties submitting your application please contact communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie for assistance, otherwise your application is at risk of not being accepted if received outside the timeframe.

SECTION 3 - DECLARATION

I declare that the information given on this form is accurate and correct*field type checkbox
I declare that the information given on this form is accurate and correctYES
I confirm I have read and fully understand the Terms and Conditions of the 'Community Activities Fund' under the Community Enhancement Programme 2021 (see page 2 of this form).*field type checkbox
I confirm I have read and fully understand the Terms and Conditions of the 'Community Activities Fund' under the Community Enhancement Programme 2021 (see page 2 of this form).YES
I confirm that I have read the Application Guidelines for the ‘Community Activities Fund’ under the Community Enhancement Programme 2021 prior to completing this form.*field type checkbox
I confirm that I have read the Application Guidelines for the ‘Community Activities Fund’ under the Community Enhancement Programme 2021 prior to completing this form.YES
I confirm that this grant application is submitted in acceptance of and compliance with the Terms and Conditions.*field type checkbox
I confirm that this grant application is submitted in acceptance of and compliance with the Terms and Conditions.YES
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.*field type checkbox
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.YES
I confirm that the applicant group/organisation is tax compliant (if tax registered).*field type checkbox
I confirm that the applicant group/organisation is tax compliant (if tax registered).YES
Name (on behalf of group / organisation)*field type single line
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Signature*field type signature
Position held in Group / Organisation*field type single line
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Date*field type date

Community Activities Fund

SECTION 1 - YOUR ORGANISATION

SECTION 2 - PROJECT DETAILS

Purpose of Grant

LOCATION

FUNDING

Summary of funding being applied for:

LECP Key priority areas table

SECTION 3 - DECLARATION