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Community Centres Investment Fund
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This is a new capital fund of €15 million which will provide funding for the improvement and refurbishment of existing community centres in both urban and rural areas.
Application closing date: Thursday 14th July 2022 at 3:00pm.
Funding will be available under 3 Categories, with grants of between €10,000 and €300,000 available:
- Category 1 : Small scale projects/improvements to facilities - €10,000 to €25,000
- Category 2 : Larger scale projects - €25,001 to €100,000
- Category 3 : Major projects - €100,001 to €300,000
Applications under Category 2 and 3 must include a minimum contribution of 5% of the total project costs from the applicants own funds.
The overall cost for a proposed project (including match funding) must not exceed:
- Category 1: € 30,000
- Category 2: €120,000
- Category 3: €350,000
Funding is available for capital works such as: -
- works to improve communal facilities such as kitchen and toilet facilities
- energy retrofitting, new windows / doors / heating systems
- upgrades to lighting systems and stage areas
- works to address safety concerns, including as a result of fire safety audits
- works to improve disability access
- improvements to assist in providing additional or better services to the community such as meals for the elderly and youth facilities
- works to develop Community Centres as Social Hubs through the development of Community Cinemas, Youth Hubs and Community Libraries
- essential maintenance works, repairs to roof, and so on
Categories 2 and 3 only: Professional fees for works-related service providers are eligible to a limit of 10% of the total project cost. E.g. engineers, architects, quantity surveyors.
Registration is now open. Applicants need to register here in advance of applying. This will allow you to identify any potential setup issues and rectify them in advance. The closing date for applications is Thursday 14th July 2022 at 3:00pm.
Please submit any queries and/or requests to be added to the mailing list to CCIF@drcd.gov.ie.
Please note: Applicants for the scheme need to sign in or register here
You must complete the application form online. There are a number of registration steps required before you can access the application form online.
The application form is now available online. The closing date for applications is Thursday 14th July 2022 at 3:00pm.
A member of your Board of Directors (or equivalent) must register for a Primary Authorised User (PAU) account by:
- Creating a user account
- Completing the organisation details
- Adding Board/Committee member details to approve the PAU request. They will receive an email to approve the request.
- Once set up, the PAU can give access to other members of the organisation to create, edit and submit the application form.
Watch the below instructional video on how to register online
The following video details the secondary user setup process
The following document provides registration guidance:
Guidance - On-boarding and PAU registration
DownloadThe following video offers guidance on how to make an application
The Department held online information sessions providing guidance on the application process.
A recording of the information session held on 1st June is available below along with the presentation from the event.
CCIF Information Session Presentation
DownloadThe next support clinic for applicants will be held online on Monday 11th July 12:30pm – 2:00pm
These interactive, online meetings are an opportunity for applicants to seek support completing the online Application Form for the Community Centres Investment Fund.
Registration to attend a support clinic is now open here.
These documents are for information purposes only so that groups can begin to familiarise themselves with the fund.
Community Centres Investment Fund - Application Form
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Foirm Iarratais
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Community Centres Investment Fund - Frequently Asked Questions
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Ceisteanna Coitianta
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Community Centres Investment Fund - Application Guidelines
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Treoirlínte Iarratais
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