Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Grant Aid: Ulster Scots in the Community
Overview
Overview
Applicants should demonstrate that their project focuses on ONE or more of the following objectives:
- To raise the profile of Ulster Scots in the district.
- To reach out to engage people whose primary identity is not Ulster Scots.
- To provide opportunities for groups to extend their knowledge and understanding of Ulster Scots heritage, language and culture.
Project activity may include one or more of the following:
- Language
- Music
- Dance
- Literature
- Drama
- Heritage - Workshops/Presentations/Study Visits/Tours
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.
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
Grant Aid is subject to funding availability.
Eligibility
Description of your Project -Tell us what you want the funding for and how this is an Ulster Scots project.
Use these prompts 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 project participants
- How have you identified the need for the project
- Are there any partners involved in the delivery
- 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 of the following best describes the focus for your project and why?
o To raise the profile of Ulster Scots in the district.
o To reach out to engage people whose primary identity is not Ulster Scots
o To provide opportunities for groups to extend their knowledge and understanding of Ulster Scots heritage, language and culture.
You must demonstrate how Ulster Scots is integral to the project. The Council will not fund projects that are primarily community events that have Ulster Scots as an add on.
Benefits, Opportunities and Inclusion - Tell us how your project will provide opportunities for people to increase their knowledge and understanding of Ulster Scots, and how it will promote inclusion and encourage people to play an active role in Ulster Scots. 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?