Ballymun Regeneration Fund Terms and Conditions

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The Ballymun Social Regeneration Fund is administered by Dublin City Council and all decisions made by the Assessment Panel are final. 

  1. Applications are only accepted from bona fide community/residents/voluntary organisations.
  2. At least 80% of the project’s/services beneficiaries must be usually resident in the Ballymun area (see map)
  3. New applications must be submitted in advance of costs being incurred. The Fund will not consider costs already incurred.
  4. The closing date for 2023 funding is December 13th 2022 at 5pm.
  5. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
  6. Approval of funds does not create a precedent that the same or similar applications will receive funding in subsequent years.
  7. Applications seeking support for the following activities are NOT eligible for consideration:
    • Activities that have started or have any expenditure incurred before funding is confirmed.
    • Applications from private, profit-making, or commercial organisations.
    • National charitable or not – for – profit organisations not based in Ballymun to deliver the project.
    • New projects or activities where there is a clear statutory or public service responsibility.
    • Items that mainly benefit individuals (sports clothing/ dance costume/ band uniforms etc.) where there is no evidence of wider community engagement.
    • Individuals (e.g. for personal sponsorship)
    • Projects promoting religious or political beliefs.
  8. Applications must be submitted online for 2023 only, together with requested documents and any other information which will assist the Assessment Panel in making their decisions. All application forms will be acknowledged and clarification/additional information may be sought.
  9. All questions must be completed and all documents must be submitted. If you require assistance with your application please contact [email protected]
  10. The Assessment Panel may seek to meet with the applicants directly or through representatives/an assessor to more fully understand the application.
  11. The Assessment Panel reserve the right to carry out an audit of expenditure up to three years after the granting of funds.
  12. Successful applicants may be required to take part in promotional activities to generate greater awareness of the Fund so keeping all records safely is essential. Any material created for promotional purposes shall be owned by Dublin City Council.
  13. Successful applicants must acknowledge the Dublin City Council Ballymun Social Regeneration Fund in their own promotional outreach and communication as well as all materials produced in relation to the project. All references must be pre- approved by Dublin City Council prior to print or publication.
  14. Failure to comply with these acknowledgments requirements may lead to a reduction in, or withdrawal of, funds.
  15. Canvassing by applicants will automatically result in their applications being rejected.