Your guide to the grants process

Depending on the grant, completed application forms to be either submitted online, posted along with any supporting documentation to:

Or applications can also be handed in at any Council office, up to and including, closing dates of respective schemes.

Late applications will not be accepted.

We'll write to you to let you know if your application is successful or not.

A list of grant recipients may also be published on our website or in Newsline. 

Successful nominees for various awards and scholarships will also be notified in writing. Awards are usually presented at an appropriate Council-sponsored ceremony.

If you receive funding from us you must complete and return an accountability form within 12 months.

We'll send you the forms - you must send them back to tell us how the grant was used.

If you don't return the forms to us it may mean we decline funding in the future.

Note: A small number of applicants may be audited.

All community groups receiving funding must acknowledge their grants publicly.

There are many ways you can acknowledge us and say thanks:

• In your annual accounts and report;
• On publicity material;
• On plaques or signage.

Including a digital photo with your accountability form is appreciated

Unfortunately, not all grants applications are successful, and there is a limited pool of funds available. Applications may be turned down because:

• The project does not meet the criteria;
• The project is not considered a priority;
• It is deemed that there is an alternative source of funding available that is more appropriate;
• The group or project needs more planning;
• Demand for funding exceeds supply;
• They are retrospective i.e. the project has already started at closing date.

Note

Committee decisions are final and no correspondence can be entered into.