Creative Ireland Kerry
Creative Communities Grants Scheme 2023
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The Creative Ireland Kerry (CIK) Programme is a collaboration between Creative Ireland and Kerry County Council. The vision of the Creative Ireland Programme 2023–2027 is to mainstream creativity in the life of the nation so that individually and collectively, in our personal lives and in our institutions, we can realise our full creative potential thereby promoting individual, community and national wellbeing.
Creative Ireland Kerry’s vision is to ensure creativity is an integral part of everyday life for the people of Kerry. We will achieve this by (1) growing capacity in the creative sector to engage with communities in Kerry; (2) targeting support that aligns to local and national strategic priorities; and (3) maintaining a flexible approach to enable us to work in partnership to develop and sustain engagement opportunities across communities.
The focus of this scheme is to enable creativity in every community. The Creative Communities Grants Scheme is a part of the 2023–2027 Culture & Creativity Strategy for Kerry*, informed by public consultation in 2022. Grant sums will vary in value, depending on the number of meritableapplications, with due regard to geographical spread. This is a competitive process. Applicants must demonstrate how they might access additional funds to develop the project, should they not secure the full amount requested.
* A summary of the upcoming strategy is available on request by emailing arts@kerrycoco.ie
A)CONDITIONS
B)GUIDELINES
Creative Ireland Kerry is accepting applications from communities who can link with creative (arts, craft, heritage, Irish language, digital media etc.) practitioners for projects that reflect the Creative Ireland ethos. Alternatively, creative practitioners can lead the application but must show collaboration with a community.
All projects will be evaluated using the following marking scheme:
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The degree of commitment and engagement proposed between the creative practitioner and the community. |
300 |
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300 |
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The project costing; its accuracy and value for money. |
250 |
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The applicant’s experience and project–management track record; the feasibility of completing the project. |
150 |
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1000 |
What fund amounts are available?
It is expected that fund amounts will be for a minimum of €2,000 and a maximum of €5,000. Independent external expertise will be sought in assessing applications for this funding.
There is no guarantee of funding for events that achieve the minimum eligibility criteria. The fund is limited and eligible applications will be evaluated on a competitive basis.
What is not eligible for the fund?
How will I know if my group has been successful?
We hope to be able to issue decisions by the end of March 2023.
Successful applicants will receive a Letter of Offer. This letter will form the contract between Kerry County Council and the organiser and will detail all conditions and requirements.
Should you intend to accept and carry out the proposal as per your application, we will require confirmation in writing no later than five working days from the issue of the Letter of Offer. Without this confirmation, the grant will be re-allocated.
If I am successful, how do I draw down the fund?
50% of the grant is paid out on commencement of the event/project. To access this, we require completion of (i) a short Creative Ireland ‘Part A’ portal form and (ii) anElectronic Funds Transfer form, as well as (iii) a Tax Clearance Certificate. The Part A form asks for basic information about the project, e.g. its target audience, genre/artform, dates etc.
The remaining 50% of the grant will only be paid out on completion of the event/project and following receipt by the Arts Office of (i) a completed Creative Ireland ‘Part B’ portal form accompanied by (ii) images as well as (iii) publicity material evidencing that the support of Kerry County Council and Creative Ireland Kerry has been acknowledged. The Part B form asks for details of public response, audience figures and testimonials, and finances.
The deadline for submitting these is Friday 27 October 2023.
The forms will be supplied to successful applicants by Kerry County Council.
Kerry County Council reserves the right to audit the records pertaining to any event to ensure compliance with the Kerry County Council guidelines. Funding not claimed by Friday 27 of October 2023 will be forfeited.
Once you have been notified that you have been successful in receiving funding, you must ensure that your event is promoted as part of this initiative and appropriate guidelines to support this will be included with the Letter of Offer.
It is vital that the support of Kerry County Council and Creative Ireland Kerry for the event/project is recognised and promoted. This support must be acknowledged through the inclusion of our logos on all publicity, press and marketing material produced about the event/project.
Kerry County Council proposes that the following information relating to this grant application competition will be made available on request:
Kerry County Council undertakes to use its best endeavours to hold confidential any information provided by applicants,subject to its obligations under law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Applicants are requested to consider if any of the information supplied should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity. If this is the case, candidates should, when providing the information, identify same and specify the reasons for its sensitivity. If such information is not identified as sensitive and Kerry County Council upon consideration does not deem it sensitive, then such information is liable to be released in response to a Freedom of Information request without further consultation with the applicant. Kerry CountyCouncil will consult with any applicants about sensitive information prior to making a decision on any Freedom of Information Act request received.
This fund is publicly advertised and is competitive. Successful recipients’ names and project proposals will be detailed to media (radio, press and social media) and in reports. Contact details will be made available to media and funding agencies upon request, with regard to information or publicity relating to the funded project. Images of recipients and the activity funded by Creative Ireland Kerry will be used for documentation purposes, in reports, as well as for publicity to local and national media outlets. It will also be used to inform funding agencies (Kerry County Council, and Creative Ireland via the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sportand Media and The Department of Housing and Local Government). By applying for the fund, you are agreeing to the above use of your data.
2023 CREATIVE IRELAND KERRY Creative Communities Grants Scheme
Kerry County Council
Creative Communities Grant Scheme 2023
Application Form
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The accompanying Conditions, Guidelines etc. must be read before making application.
Community Group ☐Other ☐Please describe: ___________________
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c.Contact Person(s):___________________________________________________
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Local community group / Arts Collective / Arts Group ☐
Arts Centre / Venue / Collective☐
Community Council / Centre / Group☐
Artist☐
Creative Practitioner☐
Other (please give details)☐
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Celebratory Multi-Art-Form event/project☐
A Heritage/Irish–Language/Architecture/Design project☐
Creation of New Work with community☐
A specific Drama/Music/Literature/Film event/project☐
A Seminar/Lecture/Conference☐
An Exhibition-style event/project☐
An intensive Workshop programme☐
Other (please give details below)☐
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Include the details on the degree of community engagement with the creative practitioner/artist. Include objectives, proposed outcomes and anticipated impact.
(Min 100, max 300 words).
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If ‘Yes’, please state the source and amount of funding:___________________________
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I have completed all relevant sections of this application form and confirm that all information provided is accurate.
Name (printed): _________________________Signature: ________________________
Position: _______________________________Date:____________________________
SUBMISSION DEADLINE – 1 p.m. Tuesday 28 February 2023
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO:
using the Subject line ‘Creative Communities Grant Scheme 2023’
The application form may be typed or hand-written. If written, please complete in block capitals using additional paper where required.
Please print, and then scan and email with the appropriate signature(s) of the organiser. Alternatively include a digital image of the signature(s).
Applications submitted to any other email address will not be accepted.
You will receive a formal acknowledgement of your application.
2023 CREATIVE IRELAND KERRY Creative Communities Grants Scheme
