Grants from the Funds are made retrospectively, as such; monies will only be made available to an organisation upon completion of their proposed project. For grant aid to be paid out, you must submit a grant claim form and other necessary supporting documentation as stated within the form itself and your signed contract. Incomplete claims will result in delays processing your grant.

Some successful groups may receive an advance payment of 60% of the award value. To qualify for advance payments, projects must fulfil the following qualifying criteria:

• Purchase of goods, services and equipment only
• Maximum contract value £/€6,000

Once the contract has been agreed and signed by both parties, SECAD will transfer 60% of the contract amount to the group / organisation bank account nominated by the applicant. The final payment will be made in line with the claims process outlined above.

In order to accept a grant offer all contracts must be signed and returned via the link provided to the online signature platform within 15 working days of receipt.

By signing and returning, you are agreeing to a number of terms, and conditions which may be contained within the contract. Please read your contract carefully and contact SECAD if you have any questions relating to it.

SECAD Partnership CLG administers the Renewable Energy Project Community Benefit Funds on behalf of the ESB and its joint venture partners Galetech Energy and Greencoat.

Contact details for SECAD are as follows:

Phone – 021 461 3432

Email: info@secad.ie

Web: www.secad.ie

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SECAD Partnership CLG
Midleton Community Enterprise Centre
Owennacurra Business Park
Knockgriffin
Midleton
Co. Cork
P25 Y893