National Community Event Funding

The event is a celebration of the great spirit of community that exists across the country and an effort to help people who share communities to come together, get to know each other and deepen the sense of community in their area.

Events will take place over the May Bank Holiday weekend (4-6 May) 2019.

The success of this initiative lies in having local communities coming together to plan events that will work best for their area. This celebrations belongs to everyone. We don’t want to tell communities what they should do, events will be very much driven by communities.These could include themes around sport, history, baking, anything that will help neighbours to come together. It could be as simple as neighbours coming together for a cup of tea and a chat.

The event is a chance for people to foster a sense of helping each other by coming together, not just on that day, but all year round. It’s the chance for everyone to get know all members of their community, to reconnect with neighbours and have a celebration together that is open, inclusive and local.

·          You must have a bank/Credit union account and a tax number (Voluntary Bodies)

·         You must be registered with County Leitrim Public Participation Network (PPN). To register your group please do so online at https://www.leitrimppn.ie/join-ppn/

·         Funding cannot be used for the purchase of alcohol

·         Leitrim  LCDC is committed to equal funding distribution throughout the county.

·         It is intended to have at least one Irish language event in the County

·         Information  from application form (such as contact person name, phone number) will be held on secure  electronic file by Leitrim County Council

·         If you have any questions please contact lcdc@leitrimcoco.ie or call 071 9620005 Ext 526/527

·         Priority will be given to projects that reach out to those that are not already engaged in their communities; promoting accessibility; integration; social inclusion and environmental protection.

·         Final decisions on all applications will be made by Leitrim Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)

·         Applications from National Organisations.

·         Applications from community organisations based outside County Leitrim

·         Make sure that you have read the guidelines carefully and that your project is eligible for funding.

·         Tell us clearly what your event is about and how it will be a success.

·         Answer all questions in the application form.

·         Support is available from staff in the Economic Department, Leitrim County Council by calling                          071 9620005 Ext 526/527 or by   emailing lcdc@leitrim.ie

·         Submit completed application form/s  (email or hard copy accepted) before  Friday 22^nd  Marchat 4pm.

·         Late applications will not be accepted

·         In order to receive the payment, the successful applicant must complete a short Post Event Report Form and provide evidence that the event has taken place (e.g. photographic evidence)

·         Payment will only be made to community group and not to individual(s)

·         Funding not claimed by the deadline will be cancelled.

·         The contract depends on the applicant complying with any Tax Clearance procedures.

·         Groups must keep proper records of expenditure to allow Leitrim LCDC/Leitrim County Council to carry out an audit of their activities