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Community-based CCTV Grant Aid Scheme
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The community-based CCTV grant aid scheme supports communities and local authorities who wish to install and maintain CCTV security systems in their area to increase public safety and to deter illegal or anti-social behaviour.
The maximum grant available for each CCTV system is €45,000.
Any proposed community CCTV system must:
- be approved by the local Joint Policing Committee
- have the authorisation of the Garda Commissioner
- have the prior support of the relevant local authority which must also undertake to act as data controller
Applications may only be made to this grant aid scheme after a proposed system meets these statutory requirements. An Garda Síochána has provided details on the technical specifications required for CCTV systems seeking Garda authorisation. A code of practice from An Garda Síochána sets out the conditions applicable to community-based CCTV systems.
Any group that is interested in establishing a community CCTV System in its area should make early contact with local Garda management (Local Divisional Officer) and the relevant local authority for assistance.
The scheme provides financial assistance to successful applicants for qualifying costs associated with community CCTV including both capital and minor maintenance costs.
The maximum grant available for each CCTV system is €45,000.
This includes:
- a maximum of €40,000 for capital costs
- a maximum of €5,000 for minor maintenance or costs relating to servicing
The capital grant of up to €40,000 will be calculated on the basis of an award of up to 60% of the total capital costs of the system. Servicing or minor maintenance costs up to €5,000 can be claimed in full. Any other running costs will be the sole responsibility of the applicant.
Applicants to the scheme can include not-for-profit organisations within the community, as well as relevant statutory or voluntary organisations. For example, applicants may include:
- area partnerships
- community development projects
- family resource centres
- local authorities
- community enterprises
Applications are also welcome from groups such as a not-for-profit consortium of private and community interests which has come together to formulate an application.
Applications by eligible groups may be made to support:
- first-time installation of CCTV systems
- extension of existing CCTV systems
- upgrade and replacement of incomplete or obsolete CCTV systems
It is not a requirement of this scheme that a community CCTV System is monitored.
The number of grants to be awarded is dependent on several factors, including:
- the number of qualifying applications received
- the available budget for the scheme
- the need for a geographical dispersal of grant aid within the limits of available funding
As a result, there is no guarantee that all applications meeting the eligibility criteria will be successful. The decision of the Minister is final in relation to all applications for grant funding under the scheme.
Applicants should review the CCTV application guidance notes and fully complete CCTV Form 1 below, providing all supporting documentation identified. A checklist is included in the application form.
The completed application form together with supporting documentation should be sent by registered post to the address below. An electronic copy of the application must also be forwarded to the email address provided.
Community CCTV Grant Aid Scheme
Address:
Department of Justice, Floor 1, 7 Ely Place , Dublin 2, D02 TW98
Those notified that their application has been successful will need to continue the verification process by completing forms two and three below.
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