Festival funding on offer

Funding towards the costs of running festivals is on offer from the County Kildare Leader programme, writes Brian Byrne. The closing dare for expressions of interest is 18 November 2024.

The funding can be for, inter alia, up to 75pc of costs of expenses such as furniture, storage space, or publicity. The minimum grant is €5,000 with the maximum up to €30,000.

Further information at countykildarelp.ie, or email leader@countykildarelp.ie, or phone 045 895450.

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Applications open for community and voluntary groups Covid grants

The Covid-19 Emergency funding for community and voluntary groups is now open for applications.

Any not-for-profit community or voluntary group working or located in Kildare can apply, while State agencies, commercial organisations and individuals are not eligible.

Funding is aimed to provide grants to assist groups to adapt their services and operations in the Covid-19 situation, including adapting premises to allow for social distancing, offering on-line activities, or providing social supports and friendly calls by phone. Help can also be used for them to become more involved in the Government's 'Keep Well' campaign under the themes of 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.

Please click here for the guidelines and application form. The closing date for completed applications is Friday 26 February 2021 at 3pm. Due to current COVID 19 restrictions all applicants must be made emailed to grants@kildarecoco.ie. Postal or hand delivered applications will not be accepted.

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Information session next week on Sports Capital and Equipment Programme

Kildare Sports Partnership will be holding a one-hour Zoom information session on the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme on Monday 8 February.

The session is aimed at sports clubs in County Kildare and will begin at 7pm. The Programme is the primary vehicle for Government funding support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.

The session will cover the main areas of the Programme application and how to avoid common pitfalls. Registration for the event can be done here.

(The deadline for completed applications for the Programme is 5pm on Monday 1 March.)

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