Guidance Notes for Ireland 2016
Donegal Community Commemorative Grant Scheme
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. About Ireland 2016
3. The Five Themes for Ireland 2016
4. About the Decade of Centenaries – Donegal 2016 Steering Committee
5. About this Grant Programme
6. Criteria for Funding
7. What funding is available?
8. Who is eligible to apply?
9. What items and expenses are excluded from the fund?
10. How do I apply?
11. How will I know if my group has been successful?
12. Closing date for receipt of completed applications
13. Application form
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1. Introduction
This guidance note on the Community Commemorative Grant Scheme is to help
potential applicants understand the scope of the grant programme, and to understand
the application process.
It is important for applicants to read this document carefully before starting the process
of applying for funding.
2. About Ireland 2016
Ireland 2016 is a year-long programme of activity, in which everyone is invited to
participate, to commemorate the events of the 1916 Rising, to reflect on our
achievements as a democratic state over the last 100 years and to look towards
Ireland’s future. The themes of Ireland 2016 are Remember, Reconcile, Imagine,
Present and Celebrate and the national programme includes seven strands; State
Ceremonial; Historical Reflection; An Teanga Bheo/The Living Language; Youth and
Imagination; Cultural Expression; Community Participation; Global and Diaspora.
3. The Five Themes for Ireland 2016
The Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme is underpinned by five intersecting and
overlapping themes. These themes are:
1. Remember – commemorate the historic events of 1916 in the full context of our
history
2. Reconcile – engage with different traditions and recognise the different narratives
of today to seek to imagine the future in ways that strengthen peace and
reconciliation and respect all traditions as envisaged in the ideals of the
Proclamation
3. Imagine – engaging with all of our people at home and overseas to challenge our
assumptions and to re-imagine our legacy for future generations
4. Present – Present to ourselves and to the world our achievements as a Republic
and show how we express our individuality through our own distinctive culture
and heritage
5. Celebrate – Use the creativity of our artists and imagination of our people to
celebrate the idealism of the Proclamation.
4. About the Decade of Centenaries – Donegal 2016 Steering Committee
There are 21 members of the Decade of Centenaries – Donegal 2016 Steering
Committee representing Local Government and the Community and Voluntary Sector.
The key role of the Steering Committee is to lead the development of the Ireland 2016
Programme for Donegal.
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5. About this Grant Programme
Donegal County Council, in association with Ireland 2016 and the Department of Arts,
Heritage and the Gaeltacht want to develop a programme of events to mark the 1916
centenary. Community funding is now available for local groups to play their part by
developing a project to mark the event.
Donegal County Council is committed to working with community groups and
organisations to share ideas, pool resources and be part of the creation of a unique and
distinctive local programme to mark Ireland 2016 and beyond. The Community
Participation strand is being led by local authorities across the country and Michael
O’hEanaigh, Director of Community, Culture and Development Planning is the local
coordinator.
6. Criteria for Funding
The following criteria must be demonstrated for projects to be eligible for funding:
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The extent to which the proposed initiative is aligned to the five themes of
“Ireland 2016”
The capacity of the applicant to deliver i.e. the Community event organiser(s)
must provide evidence of and have a clear plan for delivering the project
The extent to which the proposed initiative maximizes community and citizen
engagement
The extent to which the proposed initiative connects with the events of the 1916
Easter Rising and those who fought or died during that time
The extent to which the proposed initiative is unique, innovative, creative,
interesting and likely to make an impact
The potential scope of the proposed initiative within County Donegal and
anticipated target audience
The cost of executing the proposed initiative.
Any additional supports and funding that may be required and have been
secured from relevant stakeholders
The feasibility of project completion within the timeframe allocated
7. What funding is available?
The overall fund for the community commemorative grant scheme is €30,000.
8. Who is eligible to apply?
It is open to groups or organisations that are organising community events / activities in
County Donegal and which comply with the above criteria.
The fund is limited and eligible applications will be evaluated on a competitive basis.
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9. What items and expenses are excluded from the fund?
Alcoholic beverages, fines, penalty payments, legal cost, audit fees, financial
consultancy fees and wages and salaries of consultants.
10. How do I apply?
You should apply directly to Donegal County Council. Only completed submissions
received via the approved application form will be considered. The completed form can
submitted electronically to donegal2016@donegalcoco.ie or by post to:
Donegal 2016 Project Office
Community, Culture & Development Planning Directorate
Station Island
Lifford
Co Donegal
Tel: 074 91 53 900
11. How will I know if my group has been successful?
The Donegal 2016 Steering Committee will evaluate each application. Each applicant
will be informed of the committee’s decision at the earliest opportunity.
Successful applicants will receive a letter of offer. This letter will form the contract
between Donegal County Council and the organiser and will detail all conditions and
requirements.
12. Closing date for receipt of completed applications
Applications must be received by 4.00pm on Friday 24th July 2015.
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Ireland 2016 – Donegal Community Commemorative Grant Scheme
Application Form
Office use only: Date application
received
Please read guidelines and criteria before completing the application form
APPLICANT DETAILS
Name of Community Group /
Organisation
Address of Community Group /
Organisation
NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS OF THE PERSON DEALING WITH THE
APPLICATION
Name:
Telephone:
Email:
DETAILS OF PROPOSED COMMUNITY EVENT
Name of Event:
Dates:
Location(s):
Was the event held in previous
year(s)
Who is your target audience?
Please list groups, clubs, and
associations as appropriate. (If
you have a listing please attach
and include in your application).
How have you identified the
target group?
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How will you promote the event?
State which (one or more) of the
five themes the project relates to
and explain this relevance
Capacity to deliver
Provide evidence of previous
similar projects delivered.
Do you have contacts,
connections that will facilitate
this event occurring? (If so,
please detail). What structures
are in place, who will oversee it
etc.?
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BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR EVENT
Explain the rationale for the project/event and how it will support Donegal County
Council’s Ireland 2016 County Plan. (Please keep to a maximum of 100 words)
Please give a breakdown of the
event(s) expenditure
Have you received or applied for
other sources of public funding?
(Please circle as appropriate )
If yes, please state the source
and amount of funding.
Description
Yes
Expenditure
No
Incomplete forms will NOT be considered – Please ensure that the declaration
below is completed
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Declaration of Applicant(s)
We have read and understood the information and criteria applicable to the Fund and
agree to comply in full therewith. I/we certify that all information provided in this
application, and all information given in any documentation submitted in support of the
application is truthful and accurate.
Name 1: ______________________________
Date: _________________
Name 2: ______________________________
Date: _________________
On behalf of: (organisation's name):
______________________________
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