Community Safety Small Grants Fund

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Community Safety Small Grants Fund

Have you an innovative idea on how to improve safety in your community?

The Community Safety Small Grants Fund is now open for expressions of interest (EOI).

Select this link

to complete your

Expression Of Interest

before

Friday, 8 December 2023

What is the Community Safety Small Grants Fund?

The fund supports local community organisations and service providers to deliver innovative projects and initiatives that respond to the needs identified in the Longford Community Safety Plan 2022-2024.

Projects must be aligned to the context of the Longford Community Safety Plan 2022-2024 and especially the areas of:

Objective 2: Support Crime Prevention Initiatives across the County

Objective 9: Improve the public image of Longford as a safe and desirable place to work, live and play

Objective 11: Support collaborative actions and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion

Objective 16: Support the development of initiatives and facilities aimed at children and young people

Objective 17: Explore the development of community centred approaches to build trust and improve sense of safety

Grants Available

A total of €50,000 has been allocated to Longford Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) for this fund.

Grants will be in 2 categories:

Grants up to €1,000 ( towards Community Safety Events)
Grants up to €5,000. ( towards activity or training based Community Safety projects, or small-scale equipment purchase)

How does this fund work?

This is a two-phase application. First, an EOI must first be submitted before the closing date of Friday, 8 December 2023. All EOI's will then be reviewed and only eligible EOIs will be invited to the second stage of submitting a full application form. This application form will contain more specific details about the project, along with quotations for the elements to be funded, and other supporting documentation.

Before submitting your EOI you should:

Familarise yourself with the Small Grants Fund Application Guidance and Terms and Conditions
Have your Tax Reference Number. Please see link to Tax Reference Form.
Be registered with Longford Public Participation Network
Review the needs identified in the Longford Community Safety Plan 2022-2024.

When will the fund close for EOIs?

EOIs must be submitted by Friday, 8 December 2023.
Incomplete EOIs cannot be assessed for inclusion in stage 2 (full application).
Late applications will not be accepted.

Any questions or queries?

Have a look at Frequently Asked Questions or email communitysafety@longfordcoco.ie

Data Privacy: The purpose of processing personal data collected on this application form is to assist Longford County Council manage and administer your application. We process this Personal Data under Article (6)(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),” processing is necessary for the performance of the contract to which that data subject is party”. Further information on how Longford County Council process your personal data and your rights can be found on our Privacy Statement available on our website longfordcoco.ie under Your Council, About Us or click here