Part C: Publications Grants Scheme
Scope, aims and objectives
This small scheme assists voluntary organisations with an information dissemination role to meet specific publication needs. Small grants are available ranging from €250 - €1,270. Publications are generally part-funded. Repeat grants are possible in certain circumstances.
Criteria:
Publications that provide information on social services and entitlements may be funded. Previous awards have been made to organisations to publish leaflets on entitlements or directories of specialist services.
On-going publications such as newsletters, or grants to publish research are not usually considered under this scheme.
Funding will not be available retrospectively.
Information required of applicant organisations
Applicants must provide information about their aims and activities, the nature of the publication for which a grant is being sought, a breakdown of the overall costs of the proposed publication and information on applications to other funding sources.
Who may apply
Voluntary and community organisations at a local and national level with an information dissemination role are eligible to apply.
How decisions are made
Applications are assessed in accordance with the set criteria by the Information and Advice Manager in consultation with the Senior Manager. Liaison with regional services where appropriate.
Communication with applicants
All applications are acknowledged promptly. Decisions are usually made within one month of receipt of applications and applicants are then informed of the decision in writing. If successful, cheques for the grant are enclosed with the notification. Unsuccessful applicants are informed of the reasons for the decision.
Information on grants and application forms are available from:
Administrator,
Information and Advice Service
Completed application forms are sent to:
Information and Advice Manager,
Comhairle
7th Floor
Hume House
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4.
Tel: 01 605 9000
E-mail: comhairle@comhairle.ie
