Department of Rural and Community Development Community Support Fund 2022 under the Community Enhancement Programme 2022 – Ring-fenced fund for Women’s Sheds
The Department of Rural and Community Development (“the Department”) has decided to allocate €100,000 (€2,851 for county Cavan) to fund operating costs in Womens Sheds. This is a ring-fenced fund under the Community Support Fund 2022 . The application process is being administered by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs). Applications for this funding can be made on this application form. Women’s Sheds are eligible to apply, once they meet the LCDC’s qualifying criteria.It envisaged that this funding would, in general, be allocated in a relatively equal manner across Women’s Sheds that submit valid applications.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Under the Community Support Fund, grants will be provided to Womens Sheds towards funding for operating costs (e.g. electricity costs, heating costs, insurance costs etc.).
The information supplied by the applicant Women’s Shed 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 Womens Shed.
It is the responsibility of each organisation to ensure that it has proper procedures and policies in place including appropriate insurance where relevant.
Applications must be on the 2022 form.
Evidence of expenditure, receipts /invoices must be retained and provided to the LCDC or their representative if requested.
The Department is stating that only operating costs incurred in the period 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023 are eligible.
Grant monies must be expended and drawn down from the LCDC by 31st August 2023.
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.
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 Cavan 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.cavancoco.ie
Successful applications for funding under this programme will only be paid to the applicant organisation’s Bank Account. Please ensure you have your Bank Account details to hand if your application is successful.