Following an initial call for applications, which closed at end January, the budget for capital projects within this Fund has now been allocated. Successful applicants will be contacted shortly. There remains funding of over €50,000 available to allocate to projects under operating costs.

We now invite applications from community organisations who wish to seek assistance towards their running costs for the period 1^st July 2021 to 30^th June 2022.

• Any not-for-profit community or voluntary group can apply to this Fund
• Groups which have already made an application for running costs under Round 1 need not reapply, but may make an application to Round 2 for costs that they did not include in their Round 1 application.
• Commercial organisations, individuals and for-profit organisations are not eligible for assistance
• Schools and churches will not normally be considered for support

Notes:

Requests for assistance usually exceed the funds available. The Programme is likely to be oversubscribed.  Therefore, all applications fulfilling the conditions may not be successful or may be granted a lesser amount than applied for.

Applications must be made online

Please read the Guidelines before making an application

Guidelines For Community Activities Fund

APPLY ONLINE HERE

 

This is an online application process only and hard copy application forms will not be accepted.

Closing date for receipt of completed online applications is 5.00 p.m. Friday 25^th March 2022  

At this time, the online portal will close and it will not be possible to submit further applications.

For any queries please email: communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie

Further information about the Community Activities Fund:

Funding of €265,142 has been awarded for County Monaghan for the Community Activities Fund under the Community Enhancement Programme. The Community Activities Fund (CAF) is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and is administered by Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC). The scheme was launched at national level by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD.

Round 1 of the Fund closed to applications on 31^st January 2022,  and decisions were made at the March LCDC meeting. Recommendations have been forwarded to the Dept and it is expected that the outcome of the Round 1 assessment process will be announced shortly.

If you made an application for running costs to Round 1,  it is not necessary to make a repeat application to Round 2 for the same costs.  However, if you have supplementary information which you did not have at the time,  or wish to include additional bills,  you can do so by making a fresh application to Round 2 and it will be added to your original application and reassessed.

This fund is now closed.

Monaghan County Council is committed to supporting local communities to promote, enhance and develop their local area. This commitment is supported by the annual Environmental Funding Scheme.

We are now inviting applications for the 2022 funding scheme.

Please note this funding is only for Environmental related projects.

 

Guidelines on criteria and application forms for the Environmental Services Funding Scheme 2022 may be obtained:

 

• By downloading the forms from monaghan.ie/environment

Environment Fund Application Form 2022 (MS Word)

Environment Grant Scheme Guidelines 2022 (MS Word)

Supplier Set Up 2022 (MS Word)

• By email to environmentfund@monaghancoco.ie
• By contacting Environmental Services on 042 – 9661240

 

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 4^th MARCH 2022

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

This Scheme is now closed.
Applications are being assessed and the outcome will be known following the March LCDC meeting

Community Activities Fund 2022

Funding of €265,142 has been awarded for County Monaghan for the Community Activities Fund under the Community Enhancement Programme.  The fund will be administered by Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).  The Community Activities Fund (CAF) is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.  the scheme was launched at national level by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD.

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.

• Any not-for-profit community or voluntary group can apply to this Fund

• Commercial organisations, individuals and for-profit organisations are not eligible for assistance

Notes:

Requests for assistance usually exceed the funds available. The Programme is likely to be oversubscribed.  Therefore, all applications fulfilling the conditions may not be successful or may be granted a lesser amount than applied for.

Applications will be evaluated by the LCDC to ensure eligibility and consistency with the Local Economic and Community Plan 2016-2021 (LECP) which can be viewed at the following link https://monaghan.ie/communitydevelopment/local-economic-and-community-plan-lecp/

Applications must be made online

Guidelines are available here

You will be asked during the application process to supply the ITM co-ordinates for your project’s location. You can read a simple guide to how to find these co-ordinates here.

This is an online application process only and hard copy application forms will not be accepted.

Closing date for receipt of completed online applications is 5.00 p.m. Monday 31^st January 2022  

At this time, the online portal will close and it will not be possible to submit further applications

For any queries please email: communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie 

Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021

Monaghan Local Community Development Committee invites applications for funding under the Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021.

The Department of Rural and Community Development has approved €19,919.32 in funding for Monaghan under the scheme.

Funding will be aimed at supporting social enterprises with small scale capital projects such as the purchase of equipment or the carrying out of repairs or refurbishment of existing facilities. The Scheme does not provide funding for operating or administrative costs.

A Social Enterprise is an enterprise whose objective is to achieve a social, societal, or environmental impact, rather than maximising profit for its owners or shareholders. It pursues its objectives by trading on an ongoing basis through the provision of goods and/or services, and by reinvesting surpluses into achieving social objectives. It is governed in a fully accountable and transparent manner and is independent of the public sector. If dissolved, it should transfer its assets to another organisation with a similar mission.

Only social enterprises, as defined in the national social enterprise policy, may apply under this scheme.  All applicants will be checked and verified to ensure they meet the definition.

Expenditure incurred before the date of grant approval will not be eligible.

Note:  Applicants should be aware that the Programme is likely to be oversubscribed.  Therefore, all applications fulfilling the conditions may not be successful or may receive a lesser amount of funding than requested.

An online application form and guidelines are available on Monaghan County Council’s website at  www.monaghan.ie

Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021 Appendix A (PDF)

Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021 Guidelines (PDF)

If you have any queries please contact the Community Development Section by email communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 12:00 noon on Wednesday the 6^th October 2021.

Make a submission

 

 

Funding Announced for Shopfronts

A new scheme aimed at giving the towns and villages of rural Ireland a facelift through refreshing the front of premises has this week been announced by Minister Heather Humphreys’ Department of Rural & Community Development.  Streetscape Enhancement Initiative will provide funding to property owners to improve the facades of their buildings, and is part of the government’s ‘Our Rural Future’ initiative.

In Co. Monaghan, three towns have been selected to benefit from the scheme:  Monaghan town,

Ballybay and Carrickmacross.  An allocation of €220,000 has been made to the county, and Monaghan County Council has been tasked with preparing schemes for each town which will make best use of the available funding.

Monaghan County Council is now inviting premises owners to make contact if they are interested in participating in the Scheme. At this initial stage, detailed documentation is not required, just an idea of what you want to do, and how much it is going to cost.

The types of projects that could be supported include:

• strategic collaboration between property owners to paint buildings or shopfronts in vibrant colours
• commissioning of murals in towns and villages
• upgrade or restoration of historic / traditional shopfronts
• provision of street planting, shrubbery, trees and flowers boxes
• illumination and lighting of architectural features
• installation of canopies and street furniture
• decluttering of streetscapes with removal of unnecessary signs / wires

The grant rates under the scheme are generous, with 70% funding available for individual premises, rising to 80% if the premises is included in a group of 3 or more being upgraded together.  Where the applicant is seeking just the cost of the paint, 100% of the cost is awarded.

The Scheme is also open to community groups, chambers of commerce etc.  who may wish to undertake work on derelict properties, or commission a mural.   Property occupants, eg those renting a retail unit, may also apply, providing they have the property owner’s permission.

All types of property are eligible for consideration, including commercial, residential and unoccupied buildings.  A maximum grant of €8,000 per building applies.

If you are interested in participating in this Scheme, you can find more information on Monaghan County Council’s website, www.monaghan.ie, where you will also find an online form for submitting your expression of interest.

Expressions of interest must be submitted on or before 7^th September,  with the works to be completed by the end of October.

Guidelines For Expressions Of Interest (PDF)

Make a Submission

Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) announces the launch of the Community Enhancement Programme for 2021. This funding is targeted towards enhancing community facilities for individuals and communities that are impacted by disadvantage as identified in the LECP.

Funding for this scheme is provided by the Department of Rural & Community Development.

Organisations eligible for funding include:

• Any not-for-profit community or voluntary group can apply.

Those not eligible for funding include:

• Commercial organisations, individuals and for-profit organisations.

This iteration of the CEP will provide:

• grants towards projects or equipment enhancing facilities, and,
• one-off grants towards costs associated with reopening of a facility or the sustainability of a facility

The following is a non-exhaustive list of projects that could receive funding under the programme:

• Development/renovation of community centres
• Once off maintenance of premises
• Community amenities
• Development of youth clubs or facilities
• Development of sports/recreation facilities
• Improvements to town parks and common areas and spaces
• CCTV equipment
• Public realm improvements
• Streetscaping
• Development of play/recreation spaces
• Energy efficiency type projects
• Purchase of equipment
• Adaptations or equipment needed as a result of COVID-19

Note: Requests for assistance usually exceed the funds available. Applicants should be aware that the Programme is likely to be oversubscribed.  Therefore, all applications fulfilling the conditions may not be successful or may be for a lesser amount.

Applications will be evaluated by the LCDC to ensure eligibility and consistence with the Local Economic and Community Plan 2016-2021 (LECP) which can be viewed at the following link https://monaghan.ie/communitydevelopment/local-economic-and-community-plan-lecp/

Applications can be made online only at https://documents.monaghancoco.ie/Forms/CEP2021

This is an online application process only and hard copy application forms will not be accepted.

 

Closing date for receipt of completed online applications is 5.00 p.m. Friday 16^th July 2021. Applications received after this date will be deemed ineligible.

 

For any queries please email: communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie

Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) announces the launch of the COVID 19 Emergency Fund – Round 2.

Organisations eligible for funding include:

• Any not-for-profit community or voluntary group can apply.
• Commercial organisations and individuals are not eligible for funding.

 

Those not eligible for funding include:

• Commercial organisations, individuals and for-profit organisations.

It will provide grants to community groups to assist them:

• to adapt their services and operations to fit the new COVID-19 reality. Examples of measures supported could be adapting premises to allow for social distancing; offering on-line activities; providing social supports and friendly calls by phone etc.
• to become more involved in the Government’s ‘Keep Well’ campaign. The grants are aimed at assisting participation in the campaign, in particular with the three themes: staying connected, switching off and being creative, and minding your mood.

The grants may also be provided to support groups (including those involved in the community call) with day to day running costs if needed.

Note: Requests for assistance usually exceed the funds available. Applicants should be aware that the Programme is likely to be oversubscribed.  Therefore, all applications fulfilling the conditions may not be successful or may be for a lesser amount.

Applications will be evaluated by the LCDC to ensure eligibility and consistence with the Local Economic and Community Plan 2016-2021 (LECP) which can be viewed at the following link https://monaghan.ie/communitydevelopment/local-economic-and-community-plan-lecp/

It is intended that 30% of the funding will be ring-fenced for grants of €1,000 or less.

Applications can be made online only at https://documents.monaghancoco.ie/Forms/C19EFR2

This is an online application process only and hard copy application forms will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed online applications is 12 noon Monday 1^st February, 2021. Applications received after this date will be deemed ineligible.

For any queries please email:  covid19fund@monaghancoco.ie  Or contact:  047 73720 / 047 73717 / 047 73707

 

Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) announces an additional phase (Round 2) to the Community Enhancement Programme for 2020. The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) provides capital grants to community groups with the aim of enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas.

In June 2020 the LCDC launched the CEP aimed at all community groups with a fund in the county of €55,451, (Round 1). The LCDC is now implementing the €109,947 fund, (Round 2) under the CEP, which will provide capital grants towards the maintenance, improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings in County Monaghan. Similar expenditure on other community facilities will also be allowed.

This funding is being made available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas.

This fund will be administered in a manner similar to the CEP that was launched in June 2020 (Round 1), but with a later closing date, due to its’ later launch. Any applications received under Round 1 in respect of Community Centres and Community Building will be automatically redirected to Phase 2 and not considered under Round 1.

Capital expenditure on adaptations or equipment needed as a result of COVID-19 may be eligible, depending on the work being completed.

Applications should be made to the LCDC by 12 noon Monday 5^th October, 2020.

General conditions of the scheme:

Projects or elements of project of a capital nature may be funded.

Organisations eligible for funding include:

• Any not-for-profit community or voluntary group can apply.
• Commercial organisations and individuals are not eligible for funding.

Those not eligible for funding include:

• Commercial organisations, individuals and for-profit organisations.

 

The following is a non-exhaustive list of capital projects that could receive funding under the programme:

• Development/renovation of community centres
• Once off maintenance of premises. This does not include regular routine maintenance
• Community amenities
• Development of youth clubs or facilities
• Development of sports/recreation facilities
• Improvements to town parks and common areas and spaces
• CCTV equipment
• Public realm improvements
• Streetscaping
• Development of play/recreation spaces
• Energy efficiency type projects
• Purchase of equipment
• Adaptations or equipment needed as a result of COVID-19

Note: Requests for assistance usually exceed the funds available. Applicants should be aware that the Programme is likely to be oversubscribed.  Therefore, all applications fulfilling the conditions may not be successful or may be for a lesser amount.

Applications will be evaluated by the LCDC to ensure eligibility and consistence with the Local Economic and Community Plan 2016-2021 (LECP) which can be viewed at the following link https://monaghan.ie/communitydevelopment/local-economic-and-community-plan-lecp/

Funding will be ring fenced as follows:

• At least 30% of grant aid will be ring fenced for grants of €1,000 or less.
• Further assessment criteria may be added by the LCDC prior to the closing date and if so, this will be communicated via usual channels.
• With the remainder of funding to be awarded at the discretion of the LCDC.

Applications can be made online only:

Click on the link below to open the Online Application Form which opens in a new window:

Community Enhancement Programme fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings Application Guidelines (PDF) >>

 

This is an online application process only and hard copy application forms will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed online applications is 12 noon Monday 5^th October 2020. Applications received after this date will be deemed ineligible.

For any queries please email: cep2020@monaghancoco.ie  Or contact:  047 73720 / 047 73717 / 047 73707