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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 09, 2024

HEADED ITEM NO.14

HEADED ITEM: C. Performance and Change Management Directorate

COMMUNITY GRANTS – FOR NOTING

REPLY:

The online rolling application process provides community and voluntary groups who are responding to locally identified needs within their communities with the opportunity to apply for assistance from the Council under the following categories:

• Community Development Grants
• Community Events Funding
• Sports Development Grants

Applications are assessed by the Community Development Team under the following criteria:

• Impact on local community and local community involvement.
• Proven track record of project delivery and non-duplication of activities in the local area.
• Sustainable and value for money projects with clear/accurate costings.
• Existing funds available to the group/alternative funding sources.

Following the assessment process and having regard to the available budget 7 grants totalling €9,737.00 were approved for 7 local groups summarised as follows:

Category	No:	Amount
Community Development Grant	2	€2,037.00
Community Events Funding	2	€3,700.00
Sports Development Grants	3	€4,000.00
Total	7	€9,737.00

The final list of approved grants together with their respective approved grant amounts is as follows:

Name of Group	Funding Category Applied For	Sub-Category of Grant	Amount
Firhouse Active Age Group	Community Development Grant	Running Costs Grant	€1000.00
Firhouse Sister Shed	Community Development Grant	Minor Equipment	€1037.00
North Clondalkin Community Choir	Community Events Funding	Christmas Community Celebration	€1900.00
Rathcoole Old Courthouse	Community Events Funding	Christmas Community Celebration	€1800.00
CLG Naomh Jude GAA Club	Sports Development Grants	Equipment	€500.00
North Clondalkin Running Club	Sports Development Grants	Equipment	€1,000.00
Rathfarnham WSAF Athletics Club	Sports Development Grants	Equipment	€2,500.00