BNS Facts Sheet January 2008

Information on grants and programmes available to community groups

2008 Sports Capital Programme. This scheme was advertised on the 13 th and 14 th of January and has a closing date for receipt of applications on the 29 th of February 2008. Funding can be used to improve or build an asset or buying non-personal sports equipment that can be used for at least 5 years and it can be sought by:

• Voluntary and community organisations including sports clubs.
• National governing bodies of sports and third level education institutions.
• Primary and post-primary schools, VECs and Local Authorities.

The terms and conditions for 2008 have changed in comparison to previous years and should be read carefully before any application is submitted. For further details contact 1890 273000 or sportsunit1@gov.ie or by posting a request to Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, Sports Capital Unit, Fossa, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

Development Education Funding Scheme 2008 Applications are now invited from voluntary and educational bodies, for grants for development education projects, which are designed to increaseawareness andunderstanding of development issues. Closing date for applications is 25 th January 2008. Further information is available Development Education Funding Scheme, Irish Aid, Department of Foreign Affairs, Bishops Square, Redmond’s Hill, Dublin 2. by calling 01 4082096 ordevelopmenteducaiton@dfa.ie

Grant Scheme for Conservation of Protected Structures. Kilkenny County Council administer this scheme in Kilkenny and the object of the scheme is to assist the owner or occupier of a structure which is protected because of its architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest to undertake conservation work on such a structure. Under the scheme a wide range of conservation works are eligible for grants generally to the amount of 50% of total costof the works up toa maximum of €13,000. Closing date is the 15 th of February 2008 Applications forms for this scheme can be obtained from the Planning Department Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John St., Kilkenny, or phone 056 7794010 or website www.kilkennycoco.ie

Vodafone Ireland foundation: World of Difference – Your next job could help change lives. Vodafone Ireland will choose up to four applicants with the passion, skills and ideas to make a real difference to people’s lives in Ireland, through their chosen charity. It will offer four Irish residents the once in a life time opportunity to work in a charitable organisation of their choice for one year with salary (capped at 40,000) and expenses provided exclusively by Vodafone Ireland Foundation. Closing date for receipt ofentries is 20 th of February 2008. For further information contact Carla Naltchayan, Vodafone Ireland Foundations Officer 087 9495667 or carla.natchayan@vodafone.com

The Community Foundation for Irelands Small Grants Scheme 2008 The Community Foundation for Ireland works to complement the work of charitable organisations in Ireland. It has set the following as deadlines for applications in 2008 29 th February, 29 th August and 31 st of October. Areas which will be eligible include: support for carers, reducing social isolation of older people, supports for people leaving institutional care, supports for sexual minorities, assisting the building of networks and structures for ethnic minorities, and supports for initiatives involving parents and their children risk of poverty and exclusion. Further information is available from Helen Beatty, 01 8747354 or at hbeatty@foundation.ie

Recreational and Community Facilities and Amenities. South Tipperary Local Authorities invite applications for their 2008 Schemes of Capital Grants for sizeable recreational and community facilities and amenities. Groups/Associations wishing to be considered for assistance should request an application form and copies of the relevant scheme from the local authority by contacting Community and Enterprise Section, South Tipperary County Council, County Hall, Clonmel at 052 34597 or emailing dpce@southtippcoco.ie Completed applications forms should be lodged with the relevant authority not later then 4.30pm on Tuesday lst of April 2008.

Artist in the Community Scheme 2008: The aim of this scheme is to encourage intense collaboration between communities of place and or interest and artists culminating in an artwork or project in which the members of the community group and artists work together in order to realise an artistic project or event. There are two phases. Phase one for artists who wish to research and develop a communityproject forwhich the maximum grant is €1,000 closing date 1 st Feb 2008 and Phase two for communities interested in a project for which there is grant aid of €5,000 to €10,000 available, closing date is 27 th June 2008 for further information contact Katherine Atkinson at 01 4736600 or email support@create-ireland.ie

Culture Ireland: is the national agency, to promote and advance Irish Arts in the international context using funds made available to them by the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism. Grants are awarded to Irish artists or arts organisations in response to applications received for assistance which can be, any creative or interpretative expression, in whatever form, and includes, in particular visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus and architecture. Applications are considered four times a year the next deadline is the 15 th of February 2008. For further information contact www.cultureireland.gov.ie or phone 01 6313905.

Kilkenny Campus (NUI Maynooth), 10 th Anniversary Essay Competition. This competition is open to mature students currently working towards a full FETAC level 5 or equivalent. There is €6,000 inscholarships on offer. Closing date for receipt of applications 28 th of February 2008. For further information contact 056 7775910 or email Kilkenny.campus@nuim.ie.

Small Arts Festival Grants , which is designed in the main to support and provide opportunities for small arts festivals or events seeking funding up to €20,000. Closing date for applications isthe 29 th of February 2008. Further information is available from the Arts council at smallfestivals@artscouncil.ie or phoning 01 6180260.

Buildings at Risk Programme, this programme is funded and managed by the Heritage Council, this year grants will be given for roof repairs, for further details on the types of buildings and what is eligible for this grant contact the Heritage Council at 056 777 0777 Amanda Ryan, Grants Officer, The Heritage Council, Kilkenny. Closing date for applications is the 31 st of March 2008 .

The Bar Council’s Voluntary Assistance Scheme. A scheme where by services which barristers provide to clients are made available to community groups. This scheme is available to all non Government organisations working with people who have legal problems and who cannot afford the services of lawyers. It does not include family law. For further information contact Jenne McDonagh administrator of the scheme at 01 8175014 or jmcdonagh@lawlibrary.ie

Publications Grants from Citizen Information Board. The Publications Grants Scheme supports voluntary organisations with an information dissemination role to meet specific publication needs. Small grants are available ranging from €254 to €3000. Publications are generally part funded. Further information is available from Administrator for Information Publications and Social Policy Service, Citizens Information Board, 7 th Floor Hume House, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 or 01 6059000.

Community and Voluntary Grant Scheme The Programme of grants for locally-based Community and Voluntary Organisations for the refurbishment of facilities has no closing date. Further details can be got at www.pobail.ie or by ringing 071 9186759 or from Voluntary Community Supports, Dept. of Community Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Teeling St., Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.

Greener Homes Scheme Grant The Greener Homes Scheme Grant from €300 to €6,500 is now available and provides assistance to homeowners who intend to purchase a new renewable energy heating system for either a new or existing home. For further details contact www.sei.ie Greener Homes Scheme, Sustainable Energy Ireland, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Phone 1850 734 734 or email greenerhomes@sei.ie.

Renewable Heat Deployment Programme (ReHEAT) Under this programme grants are available for the use of qualifying renewable heat systems such as boilers fuelled by wood chips and or wood pellets, solar thermal systems and heat pumps. This programme will provide assistance towards heating systems in industrial, commercial, public and community premises in Ireland. The programme is administered through Sustainable Energy Ireland, who can be contacted at www.sei.ie Sustainable Energy Ireland, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Phone 1850 734 734.

Community Support for Older People. The Scheme for the Community Support of Older People aims to improve the security and social support of vulnerable older people in their homes by providing grants for:

• Window locks, door locks and door chains designed to strengthen points of entry to the dwellings.
• Security lighting.
• The once-off cost of installing socially monitored alarm systems.
• Smoke alarms.
• Emergency lighting for qualifying older people living on offshore islands.

Applications will be taken from the following relating to this:

• Voluntary or Community based organisations working with or providing support for older people can apply to participate in this Scheme.
• The organisation should be well established in their local area and must be able to demonstrate in their application a track record of voluntary and community activity.

For further information contact: Voluntary and Community Supports Division, Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Teeling St., Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. Phone No. (071) 9186759/ 9186762/ 9186763 .

Information

Sustainability and Diversifying Your Funding – A workshop will be held on the 30 th of January from 1.00pmto 4.00pm in the Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny which has been organised by The Wheel. The workshop will introduce the basic steps towards strategic thinking and planning and how this approach is crucial in recognising alternative funding routes. It will help you to explore the diversification of funding streams, as well as identifying and pursuing the most appropriate opportunities for your organisation. Further information is available at www.wheel.ie cost for members is €40 for non members is €80.

Bank of Ireland Millenium Scholars Trust: Scholarship Opportunities 2008 . The Bank of Ireland Millenium Scholars Trust 2008, has increased the number of students it supports for third level study to over 100, offering a life line to more students then ever before. The Scholarships can vary from 3,200 to 6,300 per annum, depending on individual circumstances. For further information on who can and how to apply contact the Trust Office at National College of Ireland 01 4498500 or down load application form and details from www.bankofireland.com or www.ncirl.ieclosing date for receipt of applications is 1 st April 2008.

Irish Rural Link, 3 rd Annual National Rural Awards to Honour Contributions to Rural Community Development 2008: These awards aim to recognise the hard work, energy and enthusiasm and dedication given to improving and developing local communities around the country. Nominees should be any group or voluntary group that you feel has played a vital role in improving and developing local rural communities around the country. Groups should feel free to nominate themselves. For information on how to nominate a group contact: The Secretary, Irish Rural Link, Unit 2A, Moate Business Park, Clara Rd. Moate, Co. Westmeath. Or email info@irishrurallink.iewww.irishrurallink.ie

Citizens Information Board Group Insurance Scheme for Voluntary Service Organisations: Any voluntary organisation or community group involved in providing a social service can avail of this scheme. Organisations need to complete an Affiliation Form and Proposal Form that meet the criteria of membership of Citizens Information Board Group Insurance Scheme. For further information contact Delores at 01 462 0444 or www.citizensinformationboard.ie/providers/providers_voluntary_insurance.html

Medieval Fair : Camphill in Jerpoint are planning a Medieval Fair on the 21 st of June 2008, any group or small business who would like to participate on exhibit at the event, should contact camphilljerpoint@eircom.net

Training programmes.

Empower Training will run the following courses in Kilkenny:

• Professional Certificate in Facilitation Skills, 16 th, 23 rd and 30 th January and 6 th and 13 th Feb. 2008
• Advanced Certificate in Facilitation Skills: 6 th, 13 th 20 th March
• People Management: 23 rd, and 30 th January and 6 th, 13 th and 20 th of Feb 2008.
• Team Leadership: 6 th 13 th and 20 th March
• Front Office and Reception Skills, 12 th and 13 th March
• Presentation Skills: 30 th and 31 st of January 2008.
• Certificate in Sales Excellence: 15 th, 22 nd and 29 th of January and 5 th and 12 th of Feb. 2008
• Diploma in Life and Personal Coaching: 26 th and 27 th of January ( 22 days in all)
• Conflict resolution: 27 th, 28 th and 29 th of Feb

For further information contact Empower Training 056 7756736 or info@empowertraining.ie

URRUS Irelands Community Addiction Studies Training Centre , a Ballymun Youth Action Project Initiative is offering the following programmes:

• Homelessness and Drugs 12/02/08
• Introduction to Motivational Interviewing> 19/02/2008
• Introduction to Addiction Studies: 26 th February 4 th, 11 th and 18 th of March.
• Crack Cocaine: 18/04/08
• Drug Awareness Information Day 14/04/2008
• Motivational Interviewing: 23 rd, 24 th 25 th April and 19 th and 20 th May
• Community Addiction Studies Course: Autumn 2008 and Spring 2009 (20 sessions)

For further information contact Horizons Centre, Balcurris Rd., Ballymun, Dublin 11 01 8467980 or email urrus@iol.ie

Living Willow 2 day Workshop. You will learn to make various Living Willow Structures such as domes, arbours, arches, fencing etc. as well as making a Living Willow Cone to take home and plant in your garden the cost of the course is €170 including lunch and teas on both days. The venue is Gorse Hill, Greystones, Co. Wicklow on the 1 st and 2 nd of March or Carraig Dulra, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow on the 15 th and 16 th of March. For further information contact Lusi Elliot at 087 6597885 or faolan07@yahoo.ie

Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups – National Governance Project. Offer customised board training. The Carmichael Centre has been delivering training courses to the boards or management committees of community and voluntary organisations since 2000. They will tailor a training course or workshop for your and deliver it to you at the time and place that suits you. For further information contact Danielle at 01 8735285 or email Danielle@carmichaelcentre.ie

FEIW Women’s Enterprise Programme 2008 . This innovative programme will cover 14 topics over 16 sessions, with one three hour session every week between January and June 2008. It will be run in the evening time on Mondays from 7.00-10.00pm. It is aimed at any woman in business that has been running for at least one year, who demonstrates a clear intention to grow their business in the coming twelve months. For further information contact Louise Dalton at 051 302946 at the Centre for Entrepreneurship, School of Business, Waterford Institute of Technology, Carriganore Campus, Cork Rd., Waterford or email ldalton@wit.ie.

Applied Rational Effectiveness Training. A 5 day certificate course with the theme of working effectively with children and adolescents. Will take place in Drumconrath Co. Meath on the 28 th and 29 th of January andthe 4 th, 5 th and 8 th of February 2008. For further information contact 041 6854616 or siamsatraining@eircom.net

More Power to you-th: Training course BT the National Youth Development Education Programme . For further information on this training please contact Alan Hayes at 01 4255932 or alan.hayes@nyci.ie

Organic Gardening Courses Oracle Organic Farm in Nurney, Carlow are offering short term courses in Organic Gardening throughout the summer. The courses are run on a Saturday and different aspects of organic growing are covered each day. The tutor is an experienced grower and teacher. For further information contact Grace at 087 9358148.

Certificate in Grantsmanship is a LEVEL 3 online course. It is aimed at community and voluntary organisations working to set up manage and sustain community projects and services. This is an accredited short course which will provide the ideas, knowledge, confidence and skills required to become a creative and successful fundraiser. For further information contact 0191 2755042 or www.fundraisingskills.co.uk.

NCI Certificate in Managing Organisations in the Voluntary and Community Sector (Jan 2008) The programme will provide participants with the skills and understanding necessary for effective management of voluntary organisations. It will take place in the National College of Ireland, Mayor St., IFSC, Dublin l starting on Tuesday 15 th Jan. 2008 For further information contact www.ncirl.ie or email info@ncirl.ie

Or telephone 1850 221721

Suggested websites:

www.bnsrd.com BNS’s website is updated regularly, and includes contact details and information on the organisations activities throughout the area.

www.kceb.ie/ts.shtml Kilkenny County Enterprise Board provides training for business and enterprises. They are currently enrolling for their autumn classes.

www.kilkennyvec.ie/content/read/title/introduction-to-adult-education The VEC offers a variety of adult education and training programmes for individuals and community groups throughout Kilkenny. Many courses are currently enrolling.

www.kkccc.ie Kilkenny County Childcare Committee offers training programmes for childcare providers, childminders and individuals, interested in childcare training programmes.

www.kilkenny.ie This website has links to a large number of sites including the County Council, education providers, Tourism etc.

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