What is and isn’t covered by the grant?

What is covered by the grant?

• Personal contribution in cash or in kind (at least 50%)

Example of a contribution in kind

• Use of own equipment
• Volunteer work at €30 per hour

Example of out-of-pocket expenses (please keep your invoice and proof of payment)

• Guest speakers
• Printing costs for promotional materials for activities

What is not covered?

• administrative application fees;
• costs already subsidised by third parties;
• contributions from other local authority schemes;
• recoverable VAT;
• costs incurred outside the project period;
• taxes, excise duties and fines;
• investment in energy efficiency measures in buildings;
• costs of building surveys

VAT

• If your organisation is eligible to claim back VAT, you will not receive a grant to cover the VAT payable.
• Are you a private individual or a foundation that is not eligible for a VAT refund? In that case, the VAT is covered by the grant.