The Community Men’s Sheds Small Grants Scheme

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association has secured funding from The Ireland Funds. €6,000 is available to support the early development of new Community Men’s Sheds in Ireland. The Irish Men’s Sheds Association announces, and welcomes applications for, ‘The Community Men’s Sheds Start-Up Grants’.

Community Men’s Sheds Start-Up Grant Eligibility Criteria

Applicant groups for a Community Men’s Shed Start-Up Grant are required meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • The group is in the early stages of developing their Men’s Shed; i.e. the group of men involved in the Shed have met for this purpose for the first time between the 1st of June 2014 and 31st of December 2014.
  • The applying Men’s Shed is registered to/will register as a member of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association. The funding can only be issued once registration is confirmed.
  • The applying Men’s Shed is happy to have their Shed details posted on
  • Applications will only be accepted on the official application form. If you would like support or information on filling out the application form please call 051 448 725.
  • Applications are accepted in hard copy to The Irish Men’s Sheds Association, Block 2, 55 Priory Quay, New Ross, Co Wexford or via email to
  • All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the 20th February 2015.
  • Applications will be considered for amounts up to a maximum of €500.
  • It is estimated that individual Community Men’s Sheds Start-Up Grants awarded will be in the region of €200 - €400. This will be dependent on the number of eligible applications.
  • Due to the limited funds available those Men’s Sheds which have not received financial support from other voluntary or statuary sources will be prioritised when the applications are being assessed.
  • Completing this application does not guarantee you that Men’s Shed will receive funding from this scheme.
  • The closing date for applications is Friday 16th January 2015 at 5.00pm. Late applications will not be considered.

For all enquiries:

Phone: 051 448 725

Email:

The Community Men’s Sheds Start-Up Grants - Application Form

All questions must be completed

Section One - Details of the applying Men’s Shed
Name : ______
Address: ______
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Section Two - Details of designated contact person
Name : ______
Position Held: ______
Address: ______
______
______
Tel. No: ______
E-mail: ______
Section Three (A)- Tell us about your local area and the plans for your Men’s Shed
Example:
We are in a rural parish with less than 1500 people. There are some sporting activities offered in our community, but we have limited activities for those who are retired or unemployed. The men in our group wish to focus on painting and repairing small engines over the next six months.
Section Three (B) – Tell us about your first local Men’s Shed meeting(s)
Example:
When did you first meet? How many men were there? What did you talk about? How regular are your meetings if you have held more than one so far?
Section Four – If successful, how would the grant be spent?
Please list in order of priority:
Priority / Details / Cost
1
2
3
4
Total Grant Applied For (up to a maximum of €500):
Section Five – Is your Men’s Shed already registered with Irish Men’s Sheds Association?
(Please tick one)
  • Yes
  • No
If you ansewred YES, and your Shed is already registered with IMSA, please tell us when you registered:
Section Six – How is the applying Men’s Shed governed at the moment?
(Please tick one)
  • Limited Company
  • Under the auspices of another organisation
(please name) e.g. CDP or FRC ______
  • Club / society
  • Other (please give details) ______

Section Seven – Has the applying Men’s Shed sourced any other funding?
(Please tick one)
  • Yes
  • No
If yes, please give details:
Funding Source: / Amount: / Spent on:
Section Eight – Declaration

I, ______, declare that all the information supplied within this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I shall notify IMSA of any changes of information or circumstances that may effect this application. I understand that this application may not result in funding and the recommendation of the IMSA Funding Sub-Group is final.

Name of Applicant:______

Position:______

Signature:______

Date:______

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association Ltd. is registered in Ireland; Company Number: 493940

Registered Office: Block 2, 55 Priory Quay New Ross, Co Wexford. CHY no 19928

Corresponding officer – John Evoy, CEO, on behalf of the Board of Directors of IMSA