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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 08, 2025

HEADED ITEM NO. 14

HEADED ITEM: Community Directorate

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 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
• 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 2 grants totalling €2,570.00 were approved for 2 local groups summarised as follows:

Category	No:	Amount
Community Development Grants	1	€770.00
Community Events Funding	1	€1,800.00
Total	2	€2,570.00

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
Irish Red Cross Lucan Branch	Community Events Funding	Christmas Celebration	€1,800.00
Firhouse Sister Shed	Community Development Grant	Running Costs	€770.00
Total			€2,570.00