COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, July 08, 2019
HEADED ITEM NO. 15
Community Infrastructure Fund 2019
Applications were sought under the Council’s Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF) 2019 from 11th March up to the closing date on 5th April 2019. The fund offers community groups including sports clubs the opportunity to apply for funding to assist with the cost of either constructing new community facilities or the modernisation and or expansion of existing facilities. Applications could be made for amounts between 5,000 and €50,000 - 44 applications were received requesting total funding of €939,244.61 (average €21,346).
Community Infrastructure Fund Criteria
- Only one application per group / facility and groups applying must have a minimum of 50% matched funding;
- Funding is permitted for cost of construction/modernisation/expansion of facility– not to support on-going or running costs;
- Priority will be given to groups who do not have access to other funding sources for the requested funds;
- Applicants must demonstrate the local community need for, sustainability and local impact of the proposed works and show capacity to manage the new/modernised/expanded facility;
- A fully costed budget plan, demonstrating evidence of supporting funds must be submitted and proposals should demonstrate excellent value for money;
- Priority for works to be completed and funds to be spent in 2019;
- Facilities must be within the County and applicants must demonstrate that they have all the relevant permissions (including planning) to complete all the proposed works;
- Applicants must properly constituted and demonstrate appropriate funding, status, governance, insurance, viability etc. and must be registered with the PPN (Public Participation Network);
- South Dublin County Council’s Community Infrastructure Fund must be publicly acknowledged in all associated promotional material pertaining to the facility;
- Funding will not be available to provide facilities:
- which a statutory body is required to provide;
- for the promotion of religious or political beliefs.
Funding
€350,000 was provided in the Council’s Annual Budget 2019 for CIF and all of this funding is now being allocated. All ineligible applicants will be directed towards alternative funding sources where appropriate and will be provided with detailed feedback on their proposals.
Grants Approved
Applications for grants under the Council’s Community Infrastructure Fund from the organisations and in amounts listed below are approved subject to and in accordance with the conditions of the fund:
|
Ref |
Name |
Amount |
Summary of works |
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CIF0002 |
St Judes GAA Club |
€15,000 |
Development of a new Skills Zone & Gym |
|
CIF0004 |
Palmerstown Parish Centre |
€6,700 |
Installation of new ventilation system in the Boxing Club |
|
CIF0008 |
180th Lucan South Scout Group |
€16,000 |
Renovation and upgrade works to the Bush Community Centre |
|
CIF0009 |
Lucan Sarsfield GAA Club |
€15,800 |
Installaton and fit out of GAA Nursery and Parent facilities |
|
CIF0011 |
Round Towers GAA Club |
€15,550 |
Installation of CCTV & security measures in new Gymnasium Pavilion |
|
CIF0012 |
St Francis Football Club |
€50,000 |
Installation of new Astro Pitch Carpet |
|
CIF0013 |
Muintir Chrónáin |
€25,000 |
Installation of CCTV and external fencing and groundworks |
|
CIF0017 |
Sacred Heart Football Club |
€11,500 |
Upgrade of Pitch Surface and Pitch Lighting |
|
CIF0018 |
Thomas Davis GAA Club |
€10,000 |
Replacement of Ball Catching Nets |
|
CIF0019 |
Newcastle Lyons Development Trust |
€8,700 |
Refurbishment and upgrade of Community Hall |
|
CIF0024 |
Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club |
€35,000 |
Upgrade of Club House Heating System and Toilet refurbishments |
|
CIF0025 |
Gaelphobal Thamhlachta |
€30,000 |
Fit out of Workshop and Performance Space in the Cultural Centre |
|
CIF0027 |
14th Ballyroan Scout Group |
€9,650 |
Upgrade of Fire Safety Systems in the Scouts Den |
|
CIF0028 |
The Shanty Educational Project Ltd. |
€13,300 |
Installation of new Heating system & replacement of external doors |
|
CIF0029 |
Fettercairn Youth Horse Project |
€20,000 |
Upgrade of the Arena Surface and Area Lighting |
|
CIF0031 |
St Mark's GAA Club |
€14,200 |
Upgrade of the Clubhouse Fire Safety Systems |
|
CIF0032 |
Irish Wheelchair Association |
€15,400 |
Heating System Upgrade and Shed Refurbishments |
|
CIF0034 |
Rathcoole Community Council CLG |
€12,000 |
Upgrade of Community Centre Flooring |
|
CIF0039 |
Scouting Ireland 146 Unit ( Firhouse) |
€15,400 |
Installation of new floor and stairway upgrade in Den |
|
CIF 0042 |
Youth Horizons |
€5,800 |
Roof repairs and Window Upgrade works |
|
CIF 0043 |
73rd Dublin Scouts |
€5,000 |
Electrical Upgrade of the Den |
|
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Total |
€350,000 |
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