TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• The Community Activities Fund will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with their non-pay running/operating costs, as well as funding to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities and purchase equipment. The scheme does not provide funding for the pay or employment of staff.
• Completion of requirements under previous grant award. The applicant group/organisation must have completed all works funded under previous Community Enhancement Programmes, and must have returned the required documentation to Offaly County Council, in order to be eligible for grant funding under the Community Activities Fund. 
• The activity or project must benefit the local community and relate to the key priority areas identified in the LECP.
• The information supplied by the applicant group /organisation must be accurate and complete.
• Misinformation may lead to disqualification and/or the repayment of any grant made.
• All information provided in respect of the application for a grant will be held electronically. The Department reserves the right to publish a list of all grants awarded on its website.
• The Freedom of Information Act applies to all records held by the Department and Local Authorities.
• The application must be signed by the Chairperson, Secretary or Treasurer of the organisation making the submission.
• It is the responsibility of each organisation to ensure that it has proper procedures and policies in place, including appropriate insurance, where relevant.
• Evidence of expenditure, receipts /invoices must be retained and provided to the LCDC or their representative if requested.
• The Department is stating that only operating/running costs related to this period are eligible - 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2022.
• Grant monies must be expended and drawn down from the LCDC by end of year 2022. Photographic evidence may be required to facilitate draw down of grants.
• The Department’s contribution must be publicly acknowledged in all materials associated with the purpose of the grant.
• Generally no third party or intermediary applications will be considered.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Applications must be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 11th February 2022
• Breaches of the terms and conditions of the grants scheme may result in sanctions including disbarment from future grant applications.
• Please ensure the application form is completed in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
• In order to process your application it may be necessary for Offaly County Council to collect personal data from you. Such information will be processed in line with the Local Authority’s privacy statement which is available to view on www.offaly.ie.