Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2797. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the application procedure for the recent allocation of €76,000 to support small scale local festivals and summer schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32735/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme is designed to assist local cultural events which may not be eligible under funding criteria for larger scale events such as those supported by Fáilte Ireland, the Arts Council and similar bodies. The closing date for applications was the 18th May 2018. Funding was allocated following a competitive applications process, with a maximum grant of €5,000 available per applicant.
The applications were subject to a review process completed by an internal assessment committee through a weighted scoring process under the 4 criteria below:
- Extent to which the project meets the objectives of the scheme
- Realistic in terms of scale, costs, assistance sought and timeframe for delivery
- Demonstrated capacity to deliver project
- Level of own or supporting contribution
Details of the awards under the Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme 2018 were announced on 22nd June 2018 and may be found on my Department's website at www.chg.gov.ie/minister-madigan-announces-funding-for-small-scale-local-festivals-and-summer-schools/.
