Written answers
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
Departmental Funding
Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of all funding programmes in his Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if he will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5379/13]
Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that there are a number of funding programmes operated by the agencies under the aegis of my Department for which funding can be applied for by community, voluntary and sporting organisations. I have set out in tabular format below details of the programmes and the web address where further information may be obtained.
The Benefit3 scheme which provided funding for digital training closed to new applicants in 2012.
| Name and Overview of Programme | Opening Date of Programme | Closing date of Programme | Minimum Amount of Funding that can be applied for | Maximum Amount of Funding that can be applied for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Energy Homes is administered by the SEAI and provides financial assistance for a range of energy efficiency measures to increase the energy efficiency of homes and businesses. | March 2009 | On-going | Applications are subject to a minimum grant of €400. | Based on application |
| Better Energy Warmer Homes is administered by the SEAI and provides a range of energy efficiency measures to low income families free of charge to the customer. | Year 2000 | On-going | Based on application | Based on application |
| Better Energy Communities is administered by the SEAI and provides innovative approaches to delivering energy efficiency measures at a community level and by building on existing community groups/ networks. | August 2012 | On-going | Based on application | Based on application |
| Salmon Conservation Funds are generated from the sale of salmon angling and commercial fishing licences which represents a major contribution by license holders to wild salmon conservation. The revenue generated from the Salmon Conservation Fund is reinvested to promote the recovery of our salmon stocks and habitats taking into account project feasibility, funding availability and value for money considerations The fund is being managed by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Fishery Owners, Angling Clubs, Commercial Fishers, and IFI are implementing projects throughout Ireland. Projects are assessed based on the river’s conservation limit status, its water quality (Q-value) and the maximum potential project benefits to the river with funding prioritised for those rivers in most need of rehabilitation. | 3/12/2012 | 15/3/2013 | No Minimum | An initial fund of €200,000 has been made available for clubs, fisheries owners etc with a project guide value of €15,000 to ensure a spread of projects. However Inland Fisheries Ireland will consider larger projects.This funding is non-exchequer and may be used as match funding for LEADER etc |
| The IFI Sponsorship Programme aims to increase awareness of IFI, its work, recreational angling and the inland fisheries resource. IFI may support events on the basis of - Location and nature of the Event; - Potential of the Event to introduce new users to angling in an active capacity, i.e. not just as spectators; - Educate/Inform stakeholders of angling /environmental/commercial salmon fisheries/habitat issues; - Development of non-established Events; - An even distribution of sponsorship across all angling disciplines and all River Basin Districts. | 30/11/2012 | 15/01/2013 | No Minimum and applications can be for IFI staff support only and equipment only or for any combination of funding, staff or equipment. | No Maximum, however the scheme is subject to budget availability. |
| Broadcasting Funding Scheme (Sound and Vision II ) is administered by theBroadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). The core objective of the Schemeis to increase public access at national, local and community level to high-quality television and sound broadcasting programmes in English and Irish which explore the themes of Irish culture, heritage and experience, in contemporary or historic contexts. The Scheme provides funding to broadcasters and independent producers to enable them to produce such programmes. | Three open rounds will operate during 2013 | Round 1: 31st January Round 2: 6th June Round 3: 19th September | Up to 95% of the production costs for the programme – see table 1 below | Up to 95% of the production costs for the programme – see table 2 below |
| Community Broadcast Support Scheme is administered bythe BAI and offers funding to community radio and television broadcasters to conduct internal or external evaluations of their respective services. The completed evaluations are then used by broadcasters to identify and address areas of their operations that may need review or alteration. | To be announced by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) | To be announced by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) | A total of €30,000 is available in 2013 | A total of €30,000 is available in 2013 |
Sound & Vision Funding Radio Programmes:
Table 1
| Minimum award | Maximum award | Grant awarded will not represent more than the following percentage of the total budget |
|---|---|---|
| €20,000 | Up to 95% | |
| €20,001 | €40,000 | Up to 90% |
| €40,001 | €55,000 | Up to 85% |
| Greater than €55,001 | To be negotiated on a case by case basis |
Sound & Vision Funding Television Programmes:
Table 2
| Minimum award | Maximum award | Grant awarded will not represent more than the following percentage of the total budget |
|---|---|---|
| €50,000 | Up to 95% | |
| €50,001 | €250,000 | Up to 90% |
| €250,001 | €750,000 | Up to 85% |
| Greater than €750,001 | To be negotiated on a case-by-case basis |
Funding is also provided to broadcasting networks in order to facilitate them in delivering specific training and development activities to their members. The BAI offers grants to qualifying industry networks such as CRAOL (Irish Community Radio Forum) and CTA (Community Television Association) on an annual basis.
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