Community Employment: Project Eligibility

A project is a work programme that a group or organisation wishes to undertake. A good project will have a plan of action with specific outcomes, and a specific period in which those outcomes will be achieved. The Department of Social Protection is interested in approving projects which may last from 1 to 3 years; support will always be conditional upon annual review and the availability of funds.

Projects which are eligible are those which:

respond to an identified community need
provide development for participants in areas involving heritage, arts, culture, tourism, sport and the environment
have the agreement of relevant trade unions
do not displace or replace existing jobs
offer valuable work experience for participants

Projects which are not eligible are those which:

are politically or commercially orientated
involve a substantial trading element
enhance private property
result in private gain

Department staff can advise sponsors further on eligibility.

Community Employment: Project Eligibility

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