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Westmeath County Council Community Grants 2019
Introduction
For the past number of years Westmeath County Council has distributed over €300,000 per annum to Community & Voluntary groups in the form of Awards and Grants. This is because the Council recognise the work that the Community & Voluntary sector carry out on a day to day basis and believes that this grouping is one of the most important sectors in the county as they contribute to the quality of life of all citizens.
Westmeath County Council provides a range of Grants to community groups to assist with day to day operations, activities and projects being undertaken in their local area. These grants are intended to sustain community activity and promote active citizenship.
The Closing date for all applications/nominations for Community Grants is Friday 29
th March 2019.
For all other closing dates i.e. 1. – iv. please see terms and conditions of individual grants A.1 Westmeath Person/Group of the Year Awards B.9 Arts Grants Please note that all applicant groups must be a member of Westmeath Public Participation Network (WPPN) and have a tax number (can be obtained from Revenue Offices) in order for grants to be issued to them.
Community Grants
i. Tidy Towns Grant
ii. Residents Association Grant
iii. Community Action Grants
iv. National Community Day 2019 Grant
v. Other Grants available from/via Westmeath County Council
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Community Grants 2019
What is the Westmeath County Council Community Grant?
Westmeath County Council recognises the work carried out by Community and Voluntary Groups in the county and their input in developing and implementing various programmes and projects that enhance the general wellbeing and quality of life of their communities and the people of the county. In 2019, as in many previous years, the Council has set aside a fund to provide grants to these groups. What is the purpose of Westmeath County Council Community Grant?
The purpose of these grants is to encourage and support local community and voluntary groups to continue to develop and implement community initiatives that have a positive impact on their area and on the County.
What types of Community grants are provided?
This 2019 Community Grants provided by Westmeath County Council includes: i. Tidy Towns Grants
ii. Residents Association Grants iii. Community Action Grants iv. National Community Day 2019 Grant
v. In addition to Community Grants, a range of other Grants is available to community groups such as
Community Enhancement Programme, Festival & Events Grants, Christmas Lighting Grants, etc. How do I apply?
The attached relevant Westmeath County Council Community Grant application form should be completed and returned to:
Westmeath County Council Community Grant, Community Development Section, Westmeath County Council, Aras an Chontae, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. N91 FH4N A signed version of the application form may be scanned in and emailed with the appropriate signature(s) of the group to [email protected] You may also submit accompanying additional documentation with your completed application form as appropriate. What is the Grant funding process?
Applications received by Westmeath County Council will be assessed based on information submitted in their application against the grant evaluation criteria. The objective of these evaluation criteria is to achieve maximum benefit to the community with the funding available. The final decision on Community Grants will be made by the relevant Municipal Districts. The applicant will be advised of the outcome of their application in May/June and grant payment will issue by way of Electronic Fund Transfer.
Who is eligible to apply?
The community grants are intended to support community and voluntary groups in the county. All funded projects / programmes must be based in the county and groups must • be affiliated to Westmeath Public Participation Network (WPPN),
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• be active, • have regular meetings, • have a current bank/credit union or post office account, • have a tax number • display recognition of Westmeath County Council support
Commercial organisations, individuals and for-profit organisations are not eligible for community grants. When should a group apply?
There is one single call for funding applications and all grant funding will be allocated to applications received by close of business on Friday 29th March 2019.
How many Community Grants can a group apply for?
A group can only apply for one community grant; i.e. Tidy Town Grant or Residents Association Grant or Community Action Grant
NOTE: Tidy Towns Grant; Residents Association Grant or Community Action Grant can be used for day to day running of the group over the year e.g.: insurance, electricity, servicing of machinery, landscaping etc
How do I apply?
You should apply directly to Community Development Section, Westmeath County Council. Only completed applications forms received prior to the closing date will be considered.
How should grants be expended?
While the Council will issue grant payment based on the application received, it is a requirement that the Community Group expend this grant in accordance with their application prior to the end of the year. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in repayment of the grant to the Council and may also impact on consideration of future grant applications by the Group.
What type of expenditure is not eligible for grants?
Spend on alcoholic beverages, fines, penalty payments, salaries, or legal costs.
Are there any Publicity/Acknowledgement required?
It is a requirement of all grant funding that Westmeath County Council is acknowledged as the source of the funding in any publications, leaflets, signage, websites, or events – or minuted in treasurers report, committee meeting or AGM
Are there any Westmeath County Council Disclaimer?
The Council will not be liable to the applicant or any other party in respect of any loss, damage or costs of any nature arising directly or indirectly from a project/activities undertaken in respect of grant awarded or rejected. Compliance with insurance, health and safety, and other requirements are a matter for the applicant.
Does Freedom of Information apply?
Applicants should be aware that the Freedom of Information Act applies in respect of records held by Westmeath County Council..
NOTE – Closing Date for Applications – Friday 29th
March 2019
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i. Tidy Towns Grants
The purpose of this grant is to assist Tidy Towns groups in their efforts to improve their town or village and
facilitate its participation in the National Tidy Towns competition. Towns and villages are divided into
categories at a national level depending on their size which will assist the criteria for grant allocations.
NOTE: Tidy Towns Grant can be used for day to day running of the group over the year
e.g.: insurance, electricity, servicing of machinery, landscaping etc
Conditions & Guidelines of the grant:
• Tidy Towns committees must enter the National Tidy Towns Competition and submit proof of this with their
application.
• Tidy Towns committee must have a current bank or Credit union account in the name of the group.
• Groups must be affiliated to Westmeath Public Participation Network. (WPPN) Note there is no fee to join WPPN
• Salary costs are ineligible for funding.
• • Groups/Organisations can only apply for either Tidy Towns, Residents Association or Community Action Grant.
• Recipients may be asked for evidence as to the usage of the grant.
• Tax Number/Charity Number is required for all grants
• It is a requirement of all grant funding that Westmeath County Council is acknowledged as the source of the funding in any publications, leaflets, signage, websites, or events – or minuted in treasurers report, committee meeting or AGM • All projects must display recognition of Westmeath County Council’s support • Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
Closing date for applications is Friday 29th March 2019
Westmeath County Council 2019
TIDY TOWNS GRANTS APPLICATION FORM Please fill in ALL sections of the application form and use BLOCK CAPITALS only.
Name of Group: ________________________________________________________________________
Secretary of Group: ________________________________________________________________________
Chairperson of Group ________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person for all group correspondence: _____________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Eircode for Organisation: __________________ Group contact Mobile Phone No: ______________________
Tax or charitable status number: ___________________ Westmeath PPN Number _______________________
If your group is not affiliated to Westmeath Public Participation, please request Registration form
Community Development Section of County Council
Bank Details
Group Bank Details Bank Name: ___________________ Address: ____________________________________
IBAN: ________________________________________ BIC: _____________________________________
Did the group receive a Community Grant in 2018? Yes □ No □
If Yes, how much €_____________ Briefly what was it spent on: _____________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Tidy Town Competition:
Confirm that your Tidy Town has applied to National Tidy Towns Competition: Yes □ NO □
Application Details
1. Please detail the general nature of work/activities carried out by your organisation
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__________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Details of work/activities proposed for 2019: (Attach documents/photos if necessary) _______________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Please return completed application to: Community Grants, Community Development Section,
Westmeath County Council, Aras an Chontae, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Phone: 044 93 32217 - Email: [email protected]
Closing Date for application is Friday 29th March 2019
Westmeath County Council 2019
ii. Residents Association Grant
A Residents Association is defined as a group of local people living in a housing estate in a particular area which
comes together to promote and enhance the living environment of their area.
To classify as a Residents Association there must be at least 10 houses in the estate. Grants are allocated
on the basis of number of houses in an estate, the level of disadvantage in the estate and the size of green
areas that the residents maintain as part of their work.
NOTE: Residents Association Grant can be used for day to day running of the group over the year
e.g.: insurance, electricity, servicing of machinery, landscaping etc
All Residents Associations are now invited to submit proposals to support some of the works/activities they wish
to undertake in 2019.
Conditions & Guidelines of the grants:
• Resident Associations must have a current bank or Credit union account in the name of the
association
• Groups/Organisations can only apply for either Tidy Towns, Residents Association or Community Action Grant.
• Groups must be affiliated to Westmeath Public Participation Network (WPPN) Note there is no fee to join WPPN
• Recipients may be asked for evidence as to the usage of the grant.
• Tax Number/Charity Number is necessary for grant allocations.
• All funded projects/activities must be located within County Westmeath.
• Due consideration will be given to ensuring an equitable allocation of funds throughout the county.
• Salary costs are ineligible for funding.
• It is a requirement of all grant funding that Westmeath County Council is acknowledged as the source of the funding in any publications, leaflets, signage, websites, or events – or minuted in treasurers report, committee meeting or AGM
• Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
Closing date for applications is Friday 29th March 2019
Westmeath County Council 2019
RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION GRANT - APPLICATION FORM Please fill in ALL sections of the application form and use BLOCK CAPITALS only.
Name of Group: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Secretary of Group: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Chairperson of Group: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person for all group correspondence: ___________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Eircode for Organisation: ___________________ Group contact Mobile Phone No: ____________________________________
Contact Email address for the organization: _____________________________________________________________________
Tax or charitable status number: ________________________________ Westmeath PPN Number ____________________
If your group is not affiliated to Westmeath Public Participation, please request Registration form
Community Development Section of County Council
Group Bank Details Bank Name: ___________________________ Address: ____________________________________________
IBAN: __________________________________________________ BIC: _____________________________________________
Did the group receive a Community Grant in 2018? Yes □ No □
If yes, how much €_____________ Briefly what was it spent on: ______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Application Details
1. Please detail the general nature of work carried out by your organization:
__________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Details of work proposed for 2019: (Attach documents/photographs as necessary): ___________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What number of houses are in your estate/s ?________________________________________________________________
5. a. What is the approximate size of Green Area/s ________________________________________________________________
5.b. What is approx size of green Area that your Residents’ Association Maintain? ____________________________________
Please return completed application to: Community Grants, Community Development Section, Westmeath County Council,
Aras an Chontae, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Phone: 044 93 32217- Email: [email protected]
Closing date for applications is Friday 29th March 2019
Westmeath County Council 2019
iii. Community Action Scheme Grant
For completion by all groups other than Tidy Towns & Residents Associations
The purpose of this grant is to assist local community groups in undertaking projects which contribute to
the general wellbeing and quality of life of the local community.
NOTE: Community Action Grant can be used for day to day running of the group over the year
e.g.: insurance, electricity, servicing of machinery, landscaping etc
The type of projects grant aided includes the following:
Activities, through which organisations aim to make a positive contribution to the local community,
foster shared responsibility, community awareness and encourage more people to participate in the
development of their community.
Activities through which the organisations aim, is to improve the quality of life of older people
demonstrating how the most hard to reach older people can be included and willing to share these
ideas with other communities.
Activities or initiatives that contribute to increasing the quality of life of people who are marginalised.
Projects which seek to include marginalised individuals or groups and facilitate their involvement in
society and their community.
Activities that improve the level, quality or availability of community facilities, amenities or sports in their
area. Grants aid is not intended for local clubs of national sporting organisations. Amenities and facilities
must be inclusive and available to the general public to utilise i.e. the grant is not intended for private
profit making clubs or organisations
Activities that encourage and assist the establishment or further development of existing youth groups and
/ or youth /children’s activities. The funding can be awarded to groups who specifically work with youth
but can equally be awarded to groups that have a more holistic target group but who also cater for the
needs of young people.
Conditions & Guidelines of the Grant:
• Groups/Organisations can only apply for either Tidy Towns, Residents Association or Community Action Grant. • Decisions will be weighted in favour of those projects that provide details of their project/activities
including aims and objectives.
• Applications will be evaluated and grants approval will be by Athlone and Mullingar Municipal
Districts. .
• Groups must be affiliated to Westmeath Public Participation Network (WPPN) is free to join
• Specific conditions may be attached to the grant award.
• It is a requirement of all grant funding that Westmeath County Council is acknowledged as the source of the funding in any publications, leaflets, signage, websites, or events – or minuted in treasurers report, committee meeting or AGM
• Tax Number/Charity Number is required for all grants.
• All funded projects/activities must be located within County Westmeath.
• Salary costs are ineligible for funding.
• Applications will not be accepted after the closing date
Closing date for applications is Friday 29th March 2019
Westmeath County Council 2019
COMMUNITY ACTION GRANT APPLICATION FORM (For all groups other than Tidy Towns & Residents Associations)
Please fill in ALL sections of the application form and use BLOCK CAPITALS only. Name of Group: _______ ___________________________________________
Secretary of Group: ___________________________________________________
Chairperson of Group: ___________________________________________________
Contact Person for all group correspondence: ____________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Eircode for Organisation: ____________ Group contact Mobile Phone No : ____________
Contact Email address for the organization: ______________________________________
Tax or charitable status number: _______________ Westmeath PPN Number _________________
If your group is not affiliated to Westmeath Public Participation, please request Registration form Community
Development Section of County Council
Group Bank Details Bank Name: ___________________ Address: _____________________________
IBAN: ___________________________________________ BIC: ____________________________
Did the group receive a Community Grant in 2018? Yes □ No □
If yes, how much €_____________ Briefly what was it spent on: _______________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Municipal District(s) or location covered by activities of your organisation: ______________
Application details/Please attach additional information on separate sheets if required:
1. General description of objectives /activities undertaken by your group:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2. Describe the Activity proposed by you group in 2019.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. What are the expected outcomes: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
4. Please indicate the total amount of funding sought from Westmeath County Council
and provide a breakdown of how this funding will be used: ___________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
5. Estimate how many people will benefit from your annual activities: __________________
Please return completed application to: Community Grants, Community Development Section,
Westmeath County Council, Aras an Chontae, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
Phone: 044 93 32217- Email: [email protected]
Closing date for applications is Friday 29th March 2019
Westmeath County Council 2019
iv. National Community Weekend
Guidelines for Applicants
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr Michael Ring, TD, announced the
launch of National Community Event, to be held for the first time over the May Bank
Holiday weekend, 2019. Local communities are asked to come up with ideas for events in
their areas. Events could be centred round food, sport, the environment or health and
culture. The event is a celebration of the great spirit of community that exists across
the country and an effort to help people who share communities to come together, get
to know each other and deepen the sense of community in their area.
Applications are welcome from community and voluntary groups, organisations and residents’ committees within County Westmeath
Funding will be allocated through Westmeath Local Community Develop Committee (LCDC)/Local Authority area.
It is intended to allocate small grants of about €100-€500 per event.
Organisers are encouraged to look within their community to see what resources /talents are available to help bring the whole community together.
Westmeath LCDC is committed to equal funding distribution throughout the county. It is intended to have at least one Irish language event in each LCDC area
If you have any questions please contact Community Development Section,
Westmeath County Council. Email: [email protected] or Phone: 044-9348571
Assessment
All applications will be individually assessed.
Priority will be given to projects that reach out to those that are not already engaged in their communities; promoting accessibility; integration; social inclusion and environmental protection.
Final decisions on all applications will be made by Westmeath LCDC.
The contract depends on the applicant complying with any Tax Clearance procedures.
Groups must keep proper records of expenditure to allow Westmeath County Council to carry out an audit of their activities.
Westmeath County Council 2019
National Community Event 2019 Application Form
Community Group
Name & Address
Contact Person
Contact Number
Where will your
project be located?
Tell us about your
group
Tell us about your
event
Tell us what you will use the
funding for
(Please submit evidence of
costs/ quotes where
possible)
Description of costs Amount
Total
Amount requested
€
Organisation Tax number
Westmeath PPN Number ____________________
If your group is not affiliated to Westmeath Public Participation, please request Registration form
Community Development Section of County Council
I declare the information provided on this form to be true and accurate.
SIGNED: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Name in Block Capitals : ______________________________________________________________________________________
DATE ______________________________________________________________________________________
Completed application forms should be returned to:
Please return completed application to: Community Grants, Community Development Section,
Westmeath County Council, Aras an Chontae, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
Phone: 044 93 32217- Email: [email protected]
Closing date for applications is Friday 29th March 2019
Westmeath County Council 2019
Other Grants available from/via Westmeath County Council
In addition to the Community Grants, Westmeath County Council provides and administers
a range of other Grants. These include the following:
v. Community Enhancement Programme
vi. Festival and Events Grant
vii. Men’s Shed Grants
viii. Town and Village Christmas Lighting Grants.
ix. Other
Applications for these grants are invited by advertisement in the local press and the Councils
website at www.westmeathcoco.ie. Information is made available to all community groups
registered with our Public Participation Network.
v. Community Enhancement Programme (CEP)
The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) provides funding to communities across Ireland to
enhance facilities particularly in disadvantaged areas. The CEP is funded by the Department of Rural
and Community Development (the Department) and administered by Westmeath Local Community
Development Committee (LCDC). The aim of this funding is to assist small grassroots community
projects to get off the ground. Ring fencing of funding at this level will allow a larger volume of those
with limited resources to receive some funding. While it is intended that the 30% of the budget will
fund grants below €1,000, the maximum grants available will be determined by the number and
merit of applications received. Applicants should therefore be realistic in the level of funding being
sought to ensure that their proposed project does not exceed the scope of this programme.
The funding covers capital projects only and should demonstrate added value. Projects or elements
of projects of a capital nature may be funded. These include, for example, office equipment, project
resources, research facilities, energy efficiency equipment, etc. for voluntary groups. Match-funding
from other sources is not a requirement under this programme. In cases where both current and
capital works are carried out together, only the capital element can be funded through this
Programme. Projects which would improve the quality of life for residents, providing tangible
supports which address disadvantage will receive priority. Funding could fill in gaps in Local
Authority funding and make particular projects viable or improve them Funding could be applied to
speed up and improve projects already identified i.e. those in planning stage or ready to implement.
vi. Festival & Events Grant
Westmeath County Council recognises the contribution that Festivals and Events make to
the lives of the people of the county and the benefits in terms of increased local economic
activity. In recognition of these benefits and the extent of the voluntary effort involved in
the organising of festivals and events, the Council has put a grant fund in place for 2019.
Westmeath County Council 2019
The purpose of the scheme is to encourage and promote local events particularly events
that involve significant voluntary input and generate increased economic and community
activity for the local area. It should be noted that for major regional or national festivals or
events, other grant funding sources may be available.
Applications will be invited in Feb. for events to be held in the first half of the year and again
in May for events to be held in the second half of the year. Applications received by
Westmeath County Council will be assessed based on selection and evaluation criteria. The
evaluation criteria for grant assessment will be as follows:
1. The benefit of the event to the area from an economic and tourism perspective.
2. The extent to which proposed initiatives maximise community participation in terms of the
number organising and attending the event.
3. The extent to which the proposed initiative contributes to Westmeath Calendar of Events
from a community, social, and cultural perspective.
4. The extent to which the event is unique, innovative, creative, interesting and likely to have
future potential.
5. The cost and feasibility of delivery or the event and match funding available from other
sources.
The final decision on Community Grants will be made by the relevant Municipal Districts
Members.
vii. Men’s Sheds fund
Following discussion with the Irish Men’s Shed Association, the Department of Rural and Community Development has decided to allocate funding for capital equipment or minor capital works in Men’s Sheds. The application process is being administered by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs). All Men’s Sheds in Ireland that are affiliated with the Irish Men’s Shed Association are eligible to apply.
Viii Town & Village Christmas Lights
In towns and villages in Westmeath, local communities and business associations procure, erect, dismantle and maintain Christmas lights, including the discharge of energy bills. Over the past number of years Westmeath County Council has provided financial assistance to these groups in the form of Christmas Lights Grants. The Council has made financial provision in its budget to provide similar grant assistance again in 2019 and it is envisaged that applications will be invited in September 2019.
ix. Other grants include:
* Community Graveyard Grant * Environment Grants
* Shop Front Enhancement Scheme * Built Heritage Grants
* Westmeath Sports Partnership Supports * Creative Ireland