COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, January 13, 2025
HEADED ITEM NO. 9
HEADED ITEM: C. Performance and Change Management Directorate
COMMUNITY GRANTS - FOR NOTING
REPLY:
The Community Infrastructure Fund of €450,000 was provided in the Revenue Budget 2024. This scheme offers community groups, including sports clubs, the opportunity to apply for funding to assist with the costs of either constructing new facilities or for the modernisation and/or expansion of existing facilities. Groups, including boards of management of community facilities, could apply online for grants ranging from a minimum of €5,000 up to a maximum of €50,000 during the period from 13th September to 11th October 2024. A detailed assessment process was undertaken based on the following criteria: local community impact, value for money, funding, sustainability and viability. A total amount of €401,750 has been approved in community infrastructure grants as detailed below:
|
Facility/Group |
Project |
Amount Approved |
|
Clondalkin Cricket Club |
Installation of Cricket Lane Nets |
€5,000.00 |
|
Áras Chrónáin Ionad Cultúir |
Upgrade of Emergency Exit Fire Doors |
€6,800.00 |
|
Saggart Schoolhouse Community Centre |
Installation of Motorised Window Blinds |
€13,700.00 |
|
Tallaght Rugby Club |
Upgrade of Club Facilities & Replacement of 2 Equipment Containers |
€8,000.00 |
|
112th Knocklyon Scouts |
Den Upgrade Works – Upgrade of Toilet Facilities |
€30,000.00 |
|
Palmerstown Parish Centre |
Upgrade of Heating System |
€29,000.00 |
|
Quarryvale Community and Youth Centre |
Community Centre Heating and Room Upgrades |
€50,000.00 |
|
Esker Celtic Football Club |
Clubhouse Bathroom Upgrades |
€7,250.00 |
|
23rd Dublin Lucan Scout Group |
Upgrade and Replacement of Heating Boiler in Den |
€14,000.00 |
|
Ballyroan Community and Youth Centre |
Community Centre Upgrade and Refurbishment |
€39,000.00 |
|
Glenview Lodge -Cheeverstown House CLG |
Refurbishment of Glenview Lodge |
€50,000.00 |
|
Tallaght Athletic Club |
Installation of High Jump Facility |
€25,000.00 |
|
Tallaght Martial Arts |
Fit Out of New Martial Arts Training Facility |
€30,000.00 |
|
JADD Project CLG |
Upgrade of CCTV System |
€5,000.00 |
|
Jobstown Community Centre |
Upgrade and Refurbishment to Community Centre |
€50,000.00 |
|
Brookfield Youth and Community Centre |
Upgrade and Refurbishment Works to Community Centre |
€32,000.00 |
|
Rathcoole Men’s Shed |
Upgrade and Fit Out of Men’s Shed |
€7,000.00 |
|
Total |
€401,750.00 |
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