Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Grant Aid: Good Relations

Overview

Organisations can apply for Good Relations funding at 100% for projects that contribute to “Together: Building a United Community” (T:BUC) priorities:-

• Our Children and Young people – To continue to improve attitudes amongst our young people and to build a community where they can play a full and active role in building good relations.
• Our Shared Community – To create a community where division does not restrict the life opportunities of individuals and where all areas are open and accessible to everyone
• Our Safe Community – To create a community where everyone feels safe in moving around and where life choices are not inhibited by fears around safety
• Our Cultural Expression – To create a community which promotes mutual respect and understanding, is strengthened by its diversity, and where cultural expression is celebrated and embraced.

Projects can use a range of activities such as sport, music, art, personal development, leadership to engage with and make a difference in the local community.

 This programme has received financial support from the Executive Office under the Together: Building a United Community Strategy and can be viewed on: www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk

Essential Criteria

• The programme content and delivery MUST cover one of the T:BUC priorities:
  • Our Children and Young People 
  • Our Shared Community 
  • Our Safe Community 
  • Our Cultural Expression 
• The project includes significant good relations elements throughout. 

Please note: 

• Refreshments will only be awarded up to a maximum of 20% of grant aid allocation. 
• Tutors/Facilitators must be external to the organisation and capped at £25 maximum p/hr. 

Eligibility

1. Description of your Project - Tell them what you want the funding for and how this is a Good Relations project.

Use these prompt questions to provide a complete answer:

• What is the project – describe the activity to be delivered.
• What is the duration of the project – one off event or longer?
• Where will the project take place?
• Who are the target participants and why?
• Is it single identity/cross community in nature? If single identify provide rationale, why this is the case?
• Are there any partners involved in the delivery?
• What is the aim?
• What makes this a Good Relations project?
• How will you advertise the project?
• How will you acknowledge funding from the District Council Good Relations Programme (DCGRP)?

2. Demonstration of Need –You must demonstrate that there is a need for your proposed project.

Use these prompts to provide a complete answer:

• What are the Good Relations issues in your area and how will the project address them?
• How have you identified these issues?
• Tell us what has prompted you to deliver the project at this time?

Which T:BUC priority fits best with your project and why?

• Our Children and Young People
• Our Shared Community
• Our Safe Community
• Our Cultural Expression 

3. Benefits, Opportunities and Inclusion - Tell them how your project will provide benefits and opportunities for people to improve their knowledge and understanding of Good Relations issues and how it will promote inclusion encouraging people to play an active role in Good Relations.

Use these prompts to provide a complete answer:

• What difference do you hope to achieve by delivering the project?
• How will this difference be measured?
• How will you ensure the project is open and accessible to the whole community?
• What is the legacy of this project?
   

Grant Amount

• Maximum grant available £750 - £1,500 
• Maximum Grant for one off event - £750 
• Maximum Grant for a project - more than one day in duration £1,500 

Good Relations Grant Aid is subject to funding availability.