COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, September 08, 2025
HEADED ITEM NO. 12
HEADED ITEM: Community Directorate
COMMUNITY & SPORTS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS - FOR NOTING
REPORT:
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
- Sport 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 10 grants totalling €36,044.20 were approved for 9 local groups summarised as follows:
|
Category |
No: |
Amount |
|
Community Development Grants |
3 |
€5,000.00 |
|
Community Events Funding |
4 |
€22,544.20 |
|
Sport Development Grants |
3 |
€8,500.00 |
|
Total |
|
€36,044.20 |
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 |
|
Ballyroan Community and Youth Centre |
Community Development Grant |
Minor Equipment |
€2,000.00 |
|
Knocklyon Women's Group |
Community Development Grant |
Running Cost |
€1,000.00 |
|
The Unforgettable Womens Network - TUWN |
Community Development Grant |
Minor Equipment |
€2,000.00 |
|
Lucan Festival |
Community Events Funding |
Village Festival |
€10,000.00 |
|
North Clondalkin Community Safety Programme |
Community Events Funding |
Family Fun Day |
€7,544.20 |
|
St. Finian's GAA Club |
Community Events Funding |
Family Fun Day |
€1,000.00 |
|
The Unforgettable Womens Network - TUWN |
Community Events Funding |
Community Celebration |
€4000.00 |
|
Bros Pearse AC |
Sport Development Grants |
Equipment |
€4,500.00 |
|
Manortown Utd FC |
Sport Development Grants |
Equipment |
€1,500.00 |
|
Westside Boxing Club |
Sport Development Grants |
Program delivery |
€2,500.00 |
|
Total |
|
|
€36,044.20 |
Note: A discretionary grant of €10k from the community department budget is also being made to support a special event in Áras Chrónáin, Clondalkin in October celebrating Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgin's contribution to Irish language and culture.