Community Heritage Grants Scheme

Meath County Council

Community HeritageGrants Scheme 2016

Additional information may be included on separate sheets: Closing date Tuesday 8th March 2016 at 5pm

Part A – Applicant
Name of Group/Organisation
Contact Person
Address
Tel
Fax
Email
Website
Social Media (Facebook/Twitter)
Part B – Applicant Details
When was your group formed?
What are the aims and objectives of your group?
Please give details of the group’s current activities
Do you want to join Heritage Office mailing list? (Please tick X in the box) / Yes No
Part C – Project
Title of the project
Project Summary
(Please describe your project in 50 words or less)
Location of the project
(Please includelocation map at appropriate scale)
Which category best describes your project
(Please tick X in the box) / Heritage Research
Heritage Management
Heritage Education, Community
and Outreach

1916 Commemorative Project
Please givea description of the proposed project
(Please tell us what you want to do in max 500 words and please include photographs (if relevant)
What are the aims of your project?
What do you intend to achieve
Who will be involved in the project?
What will be the public benefit of your project for the community in your area?
When will the project start and end?
How many people will the project reach? How do you intend to inform the public about the project?
Part D – Ownership of any land, building, object on which you will be working
Project site address (where relevant)
Does your organisation rent the site? / Yes No
Does your organisation own the site? / Yes No
If No, give details of the owner of the site
Has the owner of the land, building, collection owner etc., given permission for the project?
If yes include confirmation of same / Yes No
Part E – Consents
Does your project involve work:
….within an SAC, SPA, NHA or pNHA? / Yes No
….to a protected structure? / Yes No
….to a recorded monument? / Yes No
Have you secured all approvals, permissions, licences or consents needed for your project?
Ifapprovalhasbeengrantedpleaseincludeconfirmationofsame.
Local Authority planning permission / Yes No Not needed
Planning permission or declaration for work on protected structures / Yes No Not needed
Written approval of the National Monuments Service of Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht or National Museum of Ireland (as appropriate) for work on archaeological sites, objects or wrecks / Yes No Not needed
A licence for work on a foreshore for which an application is required from the Foreshore Unit of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government / Yes No Not needed
Written permission for access to private property, museum collections, archives or lands / Yes No Not needed
A letter of consent from National Parks and Wildlife Service for work on sites designated for nature conservation (i.e. Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas and Natural Heritage Areas) / Yes No Not needed
Letters of support from organisations or individuals whose involvement of help is vital for your project’s success / Yes No Not needed
Other approvals, permissions, licenses or consents / Yes No Not needed
Please Note: IftheprojectinvolvesactivitiesinandaroundaNationalMonument,asiteontheRecordofMonumentsandPlaces, aSpecialProtectionArea(SPA),aSpecialConservationAreas(SAC), a Natural HeritageAreas(NHA)ofifitrequiresalterationorexportofanarchaeologicalorheritageobject,legalpermissiontocarryoutsuchworksmustbegrantedbytherelevantagencies.Itistheresponsibilityoftheapplicanttobeawareofthecurrentheritagelegislationandtoobtainsuchconsents.MeathCountyCouncilcannotacceptresponsibilityforactionsarisingfromfailuretoprovidecorrectinformation. Detailson the locations of heritage sites and relevant datacanbeobtainedfromtheMeathCountyCouncilwebsiteandDepartmentofArts, Heritage and the Gaeltachtwebsites and .
Part F - Criteria
EachprojectmustbenefitanelementofheritageaslistedintheHeritageAct,1995 or local history/genealogy/folklore/folklife.Pleaseindicatewhichelementyourprojectbenefits. (Please tick)
Monument / Archaeological Object
Heritage object / Flora, Fauna, Wildlife habitats
Landscape / Architectural Heritage
Inland waterways / Geology
Seascapes / Wrecks
Heritage gardens and parks / Local History/Genealogy/Folklore/Folklife
Part G – Budget for the project
What is the estimated overall cost of the project?
How much are you seeking from the Community Heritage Grants Scheme?
(Please note the maximum amount of grant funding towards the cost of a project is 75% of the overall project costs up to a maximum of €1,000)
Are you applying for funding from any other sources?
Please Note:
  • No double funding for projects from Meath County Council is allowed
  • Groups who already received funding under Meath County Council Centenary of the 1916 Rising Community Commemorative Grant Scheme are not eligible to apply.
/ Yes No
If yes, please give details of source
Please provide a breakdown of proposed costs associated with the project
Item / Cost
Total Project Cost (€)
Part H – Competent Advice
Applicantsmustidentifyacompetentpersonwithknowledge,skillsandexpertiseinarelevantfieldofheritagewhowillsupervisetheproject.Givedetailsoftheirqualifications
Name
Address
Qualifications
Disclaimer

MeathCountyCouncilshallnotbeliableinrespectofanyloss,damageorcostsofanynaturearisingdirectlyorindirectlyfromthisapplicationorthesubjectmatteroftheapplication.MeathCountyCouncil,itsservantsoragentsshallnotatanytimeinanycircumstancesbeheldresponsibleorliableinrelationtoanymatterwhatsoeverarisinginconnectionwiththedevelopment,planning,construction, operation,managementand/oradministrationofindividualprojects.

I have read and understood the information and criteria applicable to this grant scheme and by signing below, I declare that:

  • I am authorised to sign this application on behalf of the Applicant
  • the information in this application and all information given in any documentation submitted in support of this application is truthful and accurate
  • I understand that, if any of the information is deliberately or unintentionally misleading, the Council will reject the application
Signedonbehalfoftheapplicantorganisation:
Name (CAPITALS)
Signature
Position in group
Date

Explanatory Document

1EligibleProjectsActivities
(Please note that the below are some examples and are NOT suggestions)

a)Heritage Research

TheobjectiveofthisschemeistoprovideassistancefordatacollectionandresearchrelatingtoMeath’sheritage.

Herearesomeexamplesofpossibleprojects

  • Archaeologicalandwildlifefieldsurveytoinformagraveyardmanagementscheme
  • Conservationreportonastainedglasswindow
  • Assessingtheconservationneedsofaparticularobjectorcollection.
b)HeritageManagement

Theobjectiveofthisschemeistosupportprojectsthatapplygoodheritagepracticeinmanagingsites,collections,objectsetc

  • Conservationplanningandhabitat(orwildlifesite)management
  • Conservationofheritagecollectionsandobjects,includingdocuments
  • Workstoensurethesurvivalofaheritagebuildingorstructure,underamanagementplanthatappliesgoodpracticeinbuildingconservation
  • Controlofinvasivespecies.
  • Managementworkstorestoreimportanthabitats
  • Carryingouttheworkrecommendedinanearlierconservationreportorwildlifemanagementplan
  • Removalofaninvasivespeciessuchasrhododendronfromwoodland
  • Archivalboxingforvulnerabledocuments.
c)Heritage Education, Community and Outreach

Theobjectiveofthisschemeistosupportfreshapproachesandinitiativesthatlinkheritagetocommunities,promotingactiveengagementwithheritageanditsappreciationbythepublic.

HerearesomeexamplesofpossibleprojectsundertheHeritageEducation,CommunityandOutreachscheme:

  • Conference/public seminarorexhibitiononheritageofanarea; heritage publication in print and/or film/video. Conduct of workshops aiming to enhance the knowledge and skills of local historians and others involved in promoting Meath heritage.
  • HeritageWeekactivities•seminarontraditionalskillssuchaslimemortar,thatching
  • Educationprojectinvolvingamuseumorarchivewithlocalschools
  • Fieldtripstoheritagesitesforschools
  • Eventsusingart,dramaornewmedia

d)As part of the Meath County Council 2016 Centenary Programme, the Heritage Office Grants Scheme will assist community and voluntary groups interested in commemorating the events of 1916.

The funding will support Projects, Activities or Events that fall under one or all of the 5 themes of the national centenary programme:

  • Remember
  • Reconcile
  • Imagine/re-imagine
  • Present
  • Celebration

Groups who already received funding under Meath County Council Centenary of the 1916 Rising Community Commemorative Grant Scheme are not eligible to apply.

2NonEligibleProjectsActivities

MeathCountyCouncil’sCommunityGrantSchemewillnotnormallyfundactivitiesinvolving;

  • Projectsthatbenefitindividuals;
  • Teaching/staffinginschools;
  • Travelandtransportcosts,exceptinexceptionalcircumstances;
  • Equipment,unlessdirectlyassociatedwiththeProject;
  • Ongoingrunningcosts,administrationetc.
3Whomayapply?

Theschemeisopentocommunity groups/organisations or individuals who are carrying out local heritage projects within CountyMeath.Onlyonegrantperorganisationispermitted.All projects funded must have a community benefit.

4TermsandConditionsofgrantPaymentundertheCommunityHeritageGrantScheme
  • Please note the maximum amount of grant funding towards the cost of a project is 75% of the overall project costs up to a maximum of €1,000
  • GroupsmustfullycompleteandsubmittheCommunityHeritageGrantsSchemeApplicationFormtotheHeritageOfficer,PlanningDepartmentMeathCountyCouncil,Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath
  • SuccessfulgroupswillreceiveaLetterofOfferandGrantAgreement.
  • ThesuccessfulgroupmustfullycompleteandreturntheSignedGrantAgreementwithMeathCountyCouncilwhichwillconstituteacontractwiththeCouncil.
  • AnyorganisationassistedundertheSchememustindemnifyMeathCountyCouncilagainstanyclaim.
  • Oncompletionoftheproject,recipientsmustprovideafullprojectreport(including details of all associated expenditure)onorbeforeFriday11thNovember2016unlessagreedbytheHeritageOfficer.
  • Nodouble-funding for projectsfromMeathCountyCouncilsourceswillbeallowed(i.e.fromArtsGrants,AmenityGrants, and Community Grants).
  • Groupsmaychoosetocombinethisschemewithothersourcesofgrantaid (e.g. Heritage Council, IPB Community Engagement Fund etc)
  • Assistanceisprovidedonaonce-offbasis.Organisationsmayapplyforandreceiveassistanceeachyear.Receiptofagrantinoneyeardoesnotautomaticallyguaranteegrant-aidduringthefollowingyear.
  • AllfundedprojectsmustbelocatedwithinCountyMeath.
  • ExplicitrecognitionmustbegiventoMeathCountyCouncilinanypromotionalmaterialassociatedwiththeProject–copyofdocumentationdepictingrecognition–mustbesubmittedwiththefinalprojectreport. – Include recognition of the funding.

5AssessmentofApplications

  • CriteriaforassessmentCommunity Heritage Projects willinclude:
  • Theextenttowhichproposedactivitiesbenefitslocalheritageandwillbenefittheintendedtargetgrouporarea
  • Theuseofinnovativeorimaginativeapproaches
  • Thecapacityofapplicantstocarryouttheproposedproject
  • Theextentoflocalcontributionstotheproposedproject
  • Criteriaforassessmentprojects/initiatives to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Rising. The project must:
  • be aligned to the ‘Ireland 2016’ themes of Remember, Reconcile, Imagine, Present and Celebrate
  • connect with the events of the 1916 Rising and those who fought or died during that time with connections to the local area/community,
  • be unique, innovative, creative, interesting and likely to make an impact
  • be feasible so that it can be completed with the timeframe
  • be of a sound historical basis
  • be inclusive in theme and approach
  • be organised at community level to maximise community and citizen engagement,

6Closing date

  • All applications must be made on the official application form and submitted to the Council on or before Tuesday 8th March 2016 at 5pm
  • Completed applications shall be submitted by post or email to the following:

Heritage Office

Planning Department,

Meath County Council,

Buvinda House,

Dublin Road,

Navan,

Co. Meath

or

7For further information contact:

Megan Tierney at 046-9097586 / Email:

or

Louise Heeney at 046-9097518 / Email:

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