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Munster GAA Physical Development Grants 2012

• Grant Application Guidelines

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Contents

• 1.0 INTRODUCTION
• 2.0 GRANT CATEGORIES
• 3.0 APPLICATION PROCESS
• 4.0 DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
• 5.0 NON ALLOWED COSTS

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Introduction

• Over the last 4 Years the Munster Council has
  distributed 6.7 million in grants based on 39
  million spent by clubs.
• This figure does not include monies granted
  towards Major County Grounds.
• Recommendations on eligible grant applications
  are made by the Councils Planning and Physical
  Development Committee to the Munster Council.

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County Grant Payments 2008-11
Year An Clár Ciarrai Corcaigh Luimneach Portláirge Tiobraid Árann
2008 291,100 376,440 670,953 217,313 207,532 205,010
2009 158,578 897,962 455,103 235,359 193,294 431,509
2010 232,507 270,735 444,721 223,793 70,697 245,695
2011 119,191 135,232 325,616 110,546 85,899 127,134
           
TOTAL 801,377 1,680,369 1,896,393 787,011 557,422 1,009,348

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Grant Categories

• Category 1 - Purchase of ground for playing pitch
  (including first, second or third pitch) 15 of
  eligible Expenditure to a maximum of 15,000
• Category 2 - Construction of new Dressing Rooms
  only or Extension of existing Dressing Rooms
  Only- 15 of eligible Expenditure to a maximum of
  16,000
• Category 3 - Schools Grounds Purchase
  Development - 15 of eligible Expenditure to a
  maximum of 5,000
• Category 4 - Handball Court - Construction -
  15 of eligible Expenditure to a maximum of
  5,000. Refurbishment - 20 of eligible
  Expenditure to a maximum of 2,500
• Category 5 - County Major Grounds Development
• Category 6 - Other Club Development Project -
  20 of eligible Expenditure to a maximum of
  30,000
• Category 7 - Sanding Grant Scheme 50 of
  Eligible Costs to a maximum of 2000.

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Application Process

• The closing date for grant applications, shall be
  the last Friday, in September - 2012 - Fri
  28th Sept.
• Application form available on Munster Council
  Website http//munster.gaa.ie/clubs/gaa-developmen
  t-grants/
• Late applications shall be re-submitted for
  processing and approval the following year.
• Applications for grants shall only be considered
  from County Boards, affiliated clubs and schools,
  within the province of Munster.
• Only work completed and paid for since closing
  of previous years grant scheme can be claimed.

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Documentation Required

• Fully completed application form giving all
  particulars required in relation to Vesting of
  Ground and Deed of Trust and Health and Safety
  Statement.
• The responsibility to ensure that the vesting and
  Deed of Trust are in place and up to date rests
  with the County Development Officer and the
  County Board rep on the Munster Planning
  Development Committee.
• Supporting documentation of a financial nature
  including stamped receipts (not statements or
  copy cheques) detailing the nature and vouching
  all expenditure amounts claimed

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Documentation Required

• Bank statements to support any claimed overdraft
  situation deemed relevant to the application
• Any other documentation deemed necessary to
  support an application under any category from
  time to time.
• N.B This includes details of other funding
  received for the project e.g Lottery, Leader
  Funding and including Insurance Payments.
• Certification and recommendation of the County
  Board Development Officer and the Board
  representative on the Planning Development
  Committee of the Provincial Council

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Non Allowed Costs

• Only expenditure of a capital nature (providing
  a long term asset) is eligible for support under
  the Grant Schemes. Expenditure on ongoing
  maintenance and repairs is excluded as follows
   
• Grass Cutting
• Servicing of maintenance equipment including
  mowers and tractors
• Fertiliser and weed killer purchases.
• Boots for FAS workers.

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Non Allowed Costs

• Maintenance or painting of existing premises,
  glass breakages, plumbing or electrical repairs
  etc.
• Oil, Diesel, Gas or ESB.
• Lease or rent of temporary facilities
• Consultancy fees on preparation of Lottery
  submissions
• Purchase of equipment including Tractors etc.

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Any Questions??How MC Distributed Gate Receipts
in 2011!!
Area Clare Limerick Tipperary Cork Kerry Waterford Total
Team Expenses and Field Rent 75,522 142,357 218,617 160,677 185,980 80,011 851,164
Coaching Projects 50,000 66,000 50,000 66,000 50,000 66,000 348,000
Coaching Personnel 106,633 100,430 121,922 135,801 142,380 103,109 710,275
Physical Development 119,191 110,546 127,134 325,616 135,232 335,899 1,153,619
County Total 351,346 419,333 517,673 688,094 513,592 585,019 3,063,058