Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Grant Aid: Irish in the Community
Overview
Applicants should demonstrate how their project meets one the following key priorities of the Council’s Irish Language Policy:
- Develop and grow Irish Language
- Increase visibility of and accessibility to Irish Language
- Empower Irish Language speakers and communities
- Showcase and celebrate Irish Language in the district
Further information on the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Irish Language Policy see https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/app/uploads/2021/04/Bilingual-copy-draft-IL-policy-dreacht-Beartas-Gaeilge-2020-2.pdf
Examples of project activity include:
- Irish Language Classes
- Irish Language in Daily Life
Irish Language Classes can be delivered as a course with a minimum of 16 teaching hours or as one day intensive courses with a minimum of 5 teaching hours.
Irish Language in Daily Life is the delivery of activities that increase the opportunity for Irish Language speakers to use the language in their everyday life. Examples of activity include but is not restricted to:
- Flower arranging
- Nature walks
- Sports activities
- Cookery demonstrations
- Book clubs
- Lectures
These events can be delivered bilingually but there must be emphasis on the use of the Irish Language.
The Council welcomes projects that are innovative and imaginative in their use of the language in everyday activities.
If successful it is strongly advised to source a tutor/presenter prior to accepting the Letter of Offer.
Funding constraints:
- Tutors/Facilitators must be external to the organisation and capped at £25 maximum p/hr.
- Refreshments will only be awarded up to a maximum of 20% of grant aid allocation.
Funding
- 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
Grant Aid is subject to funding availability.
Eligibility
Description of your project - Tell us what you want the funding for.
Use these prompts to provide a complete answer:
- What is the project – describe the activity to be delivered. If providing Irish Language class(s)at what level – beginner/intermediate/advanced. Have you sourced tutors for the class(s)
- What is the duration of the project – one off event or longer
- Where will the project take place
- Who are the target project participants
- How will you advertise the project
- How will you acknowledge funding from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Demonstration of Need –You must demonstrate that there is a need for your proposed project.
Use these prompts to provide a complete answer:
- How do you know there is a demand for your project?
- How have you identified this demand?
- Tell us what has prompted you to deliver the project at this time?
Which FODC Irish Language Policy priority fits best with your project and why?
- Develop and grow Irish Language
- Increase visibility of and accessibility to Irish Language
- Empower Irish Language speakers and communities
- Showcase and celebrate Irish Language in the district
Benefits, Opportunities and Inclusion - Tell us how your project will provide opportunities for people to encourage use of Irish Language in daily life and increase visibility across the district.
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?
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