New Ross Credit Union (NRCU) operates a grants scheme to support Educational Initiatives, and Community participation and involvement within its common bond*. We also support programmes of the Developing World with links to our Common Bond. Organisations and individuals may apply for grants for activities that benefit our local community, charities, people of the developing world and voluntary groups.
Our NRCU Community Fund is to fund significant projects that will add long term benefit to the community. Such projects must be substantial and must be located within our common bond and should reflect the ethos and values of NRCU and the Credit Union movement. Where borrowing facilities are required for eligible projects, NRCU would like to be considered as a lending option by community groups.
*Please note the application form can not be saved and completed at a later time. Please have all information ready when starting the application form.*
Online application form-Apply Here
Application categories are:
- Community Development
- Social Inclusion
- Integration
- Local area issues
- Education
- The Arts
- Third World
Eligibility Criteria:
*Common Bond:
New Ross – The common bond of New Ross covers persons having residence or employment within the New Ross urban area; parishes of New Ross, Cushinstown, Horeswood, Ramsgrange, Duncannon, Templetown, Ballycullane, within a six-mile radius of Templeudigan Catholic Church and dual service of the Glenmore area.
Bunclody – The common bond of Bunclody covers persons having residence or employment within the town of Bunclody and covers the electoral divisions of Cranemore, Ballindaggan, Castledockrell, Kilrush, Kiltealy, Moyacomb, Newtownbarry, Rossard, St Mary’s and Tombrack.
Applications received must be from :
- A community group, school, sports club, or registered charity with a clear community benefit.
- Based within the common bond area served by any of New Ross Credit Union’s branches.
- Engaged in activities that align with the values and mission of New Ross Credit Union.
- Only groups or organisations will be considered.
- New Ross Credit Union will not sponsor individuals.
- Funding will not be awarded to national projects. Applicants’ projects must be within our common bond.
Distribution of Funds:
We will endeavour that each of our common bond areas receives a proportionate share of the sponsorships to ensure community support is spread across our common bond area. In instances where an exceptionally deserving application is submitted, New Ross Credit Union reserves the right to allocate increased sponsorship amounts to selected projects.
Terms and Conditions
- Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 31st August 2024.
- Only one application per group.
- The application will be treated as incomplete without the form being completed in full.
- Review Process: Applications will be reviewed by a committee comprising branch and head office representatives. Decisions will be made based on the proposed project’s alignment with community needs and New Ross Credit Union’s values.
- Award Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by 30th September 2024 and must be willing to participate in promotional activities, including photo/video opportunities and local media interviews. New Ross Credit Union will agree funding guidelines to the recipient regarding photo opportunities, and PR opportunities.
- Fund amount allocated is subject to availability of funds.
- Funding Use: Funds must be used within 12 months from the date of receipt for the purposes outlined in the application.
The decision of the credit union is final.
New Ross Credit Union is excited to see the innovative and impactful proposals from our community partners. We believe in the power of local initiatives to make significant positive impacts and are proud to support these efforts as part of our commitment to community development.
