This fund is now closed.

Monaghan County Council is committed to promoting and enhancing community development and increasing social inclusion activity throughout the county. This commitment is supported by the annual Community Development Fund which invites applications from community and voluntary groups and organisations within County Monaghan.  We are now inviting applications for the 2022 funding scheme.

Funding is available under the two measures outlined below:

• Measure 1: Community Infrastructure Supports
• Measure 2: Community Development Supports

Application forms and details of the scheme can be found at the links below.

Enquiries can be made by email to cdf22@monaghancoco.ie or by calling the Community Development Section on 047 73750.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm on Thursday 25^th August 2022. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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This fund is now closed.

Monaghan County Council is committed to promoting positive attitudes to disability in our communities, as they are key to achieving inclusion and ensuring people with disabilities can reach their full potential. We are now inviting applications for the Disability Participation and Awareness Grant Scheme 2022. The purpose of the fund is to provide funding to support the participation of people with disabilities in local activities and to
help remove barriers to community involvement.

Applications are welcome from community/voluntary groups and organisations within County Monaghan who cater for people with disabilities.

Eligible applications will be individually assessed against the guidelines of the grant scheme. Types of projects
which are likely to be considered for funding include:
• works to improve accessibility at existing community facilities.
• the purchase of equipment
• the provision of facilitators, training programmes and/or the provision of activities.

Guidelines on criteria and application forms for the Disability Participation and Awareness Grant Scheme 2022 are available below:

•   Guidelines – Disability Participation And Awareness Grant Scheme 2022 Second Call

 

•  Application Form –
• Disability Participation and Awareness Grant Scheme Application Form 2022 Second Call – WORD DOC
• Disability Participation And Awareness Grant Scheme Application Form 2022 Second Call – PDF

 

• Email to dpag22@monaghancoco.ie
  • Telephone: Monaghan County Council, Community Development Section on 047 73750.

If you would like support to assist with completing your application, please email dpag22@monaghancoco.ie
or phoning the Community Development Section on 047 73750.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 4pm FRIDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2022
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Festivals and events are a celebration of creativity and diversity and have an immensely positive impact on the lives of the residents and visitors to County Monaghan. These events deliver a range of social, cultural and economic benefits. They also attract visitors, increase social inclusion and create a positive image of County Monaghan both locally and nationally.

Applications are welcome from community/voluntary groups and organisations within County Monaghan who organise festivals and events.

Examples of an event include the annual St. Patrick’s Day parades, agricultural shows and a public exhibition or showcase.

The scheme welcomes applications for funding under two strands for festivals taking place during 2022:

S1    Delivery of small-scale festivals and events in Monaghan. Funding of up to €1,000 per application is available under this strand.

S2    Delivery of medium and large-scale festivals and events in Monaghan. Funding of up to €5,000 per application is available under this strand.

 

Guidelines on criteria and application forms for the Monaghan Festivals and Events Grant Scheme 2022 can be requested:

• By telephone Monaghan County Council, Community Development Section on 047 73720
• By email to communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie

 

If you would like support to assist with completing your application, please email communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie or phoning the Community Development Section on 047 73720.

 

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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 County Council

Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2021

Expressions of Interest are being sought for the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2021

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2021 provides funding for rural towns and villages for delivery of projects in 2021 and 2022 with a focus on projects that make our towns and villages more attractive and sustainable and respond to the new challenges associated with COVID-19 and support the economic and social recovery of our towns and villages. The 2021 Scheme will place particular emphasis on projects supporting remote working and enhancing town centre living as outlined in “Our Rural Future – Ireland’s Rural Development Policy 2021-2025.” The Town and Village Scheme will support these objectives and will encourage more people to return confidently to town and village centres to work, shop and socialise.

Successful proposals will demonstrate close collaboration between communities and business interests in the design and delivery of proposed projects and must have the support of the Local Authority.

Applications are being accepted only though the online application process here: https://documents.monaghancoco.ie/Forms/TVR2021

If you are having technical difficulties submitting your application please contact communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie for assistance, otherwise your application is at risk of not being accepted if received outside the timeframe.

It is essential that project promoters consult with the relevant Municipal District Offices of Monaghan County Council while preparing an Expression of Interest and prior to its submission.

• Ballybay/Clones Municipal District Office – 047 51018
• Carrickmacross/Castleblayney Municipal District Office – 042 9661236
• Monaghan Municipal District Office – 047 73777

 

All interested Town/Village Groups/Community Groups/Development Associations should complete the Expression of Interest form which must be submitted on-line to Monaghan County Council no later than 5pm on Friday 11^th June 2021.

Department of Rural and Community Development Community Enhancement Programme 2021