Creative Fingal Project Awards 2020

As part of Fingal’s Creative Ireland Programme, the Council invites grant applications for the Creative Fingal Project Awards 2020. The fund will provide support to individuals and/or local groups, operating on a not for profit basis, for projects which promote creativity and encourage community participation in the county. 

Applications are open until 28th February 2020 and will offer between €3,000 and €10,000 to projects that creatively address the themes of Community Wellbeing and Culture, Heritage, Music, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) and the Irish Language.   

Centred on identity, culture and citizenship, the Creative Ireland Programme is dedicated to providing meaningful support to individuals and creative groups from all disciplines.

Further information on the Creative Fingal Project Awards 2020 can be obtained by emailing [email protected] . 

Guidelines

Creative Ireland 2017-2022 is a five year Government initiative which places creativity at the centre of public policy.  Creative Fingal is the local application of this initiative across the Fingal area. 

As part of Fingal’s 2020 Creative Ireland programme, Fingal County Council invites applications from individuals and groups with not for profit projects which creatively explore at least one of the following themes; 

  • Community Wellbeing and Culture
  • Heritage (which may include historical exploration)
  • Music
  • STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics)
  • Irish language

 

Preference will be given to projects which combine two or more themes  

It is envisaged that a series of awards will be made in the region of €3,000 - €10,000. 

Conditions

Applications will be accepted on the official application form only.

 

  1. All support material to be no larger than A4. Support material larger than A4 will not be assessed.

 

  1. Closing date for applications is Friday 28th February 2020, at 16.30.

Late applications will not be considered.  

 

  1. Applications may only be made for projects to take place in the Fingal Area.

 

  1. Projects must be completed by 1st November 2020.

 

  1. The public interface/engagement element of the project/event must be free of charge.

 

  1. Selection Criteria will include:

(a) The extent to which the proposed event/project is aligned to the Creative Ireland Programme Pillar - 'Enabling Creativity in Every Community';

(b) The extent to which the proposed event/project maximises community and citizen engagement;

(c) The extent to which the proposed event/project is ambitious, innovative and fosters creativity;

(d) The potential scope of the event/project and anticipated target audience;

(e) The cost of the proposed event/project and any additional supports and funding that may be required or have been confirmed; and

(f) The feasibility of completing the project within the specified time frame.

 

  1. All projects will be evaluated using the following marking scheme

 

1

Addressing a number of themes

125

2

Level of Community and citizen engagement (a) (b) (d)

250

3

Scale of project in terms of ambition, innovation and fostering creativity. (c)

250

4

Costing- value for money (e)

175

5

Project management – The feasibility of completing the project (f) Organiser(s) must provide evidence of and have a clear plan for delivering the project

200

 

Total

1000

 

  1. All recipients of grant assistance under the Creative Ireland scheme for projects involving children or young people must have appropriate policies in place as regards Child Protection. Fingal County Council will also require confirmation that the appropriate insurance policies and Health and Safety Procedures are in place.

 

  1. Grant aid provided by Fingal County Council for the Creative Ireland initiative must be acknowledged in all publicity material associated with the project.  We reserve the right to publicise the awarding of the Creative Fingal Project Awards.

 

Failure to acknowledge appropriately may deem the award invalid and support received may need to be refunded to Fingal County Council. All successful applications will receive a copy of Fingal County Council and Creative Ireland logos, along with the requirements for acknowledging the award.

 

  1. Successful candidates are required to provide a short progress report/update to Fingal County Council midway through the project. Failure to do so may deem the award invalid. 

 

  1. Assistance shall not be given in respect of commercial activities.

 

  1. Payment will not be made for activities commenced prior to approval.

 

  1. All applicants will be advised of Council’s decisions in writing.

 

  1. The payment of an award is not to be taken as an indication that any subsequent award will be made to the organiser/project on another occasion.

 

  1. Applications may be accompanied by supporting material. Supporting material, no larger than A4 (e.g. from previous projects, exhibitions etc. with dates, venues, CV's of project leaders, or profile of organisers, photographs)

 

  1. Depending on the level of grant awarded a current Tax Clearance Certificate may be required.

 

  1. All Projects must have evidence of adequate and comprehensive public Liability Insurance. 

 

Please send the completed application forms and one copy of any support material to:

Creative Fingal Project Awards 2020, Fingal County Council, Community, Culture and Sport Department, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 W638 

 

Or email

[email protected]

For further information, please contact: 

Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.fingal.ie/creative-fingal-project-awards-2020

 

 

Application form and conditions