Grant Funding
Application Checklist

Some or all of the following information may be required depending on the nature of the application. Please contact Louth LEADER to clarify the information required to complete your application.

1. (a) Completed application / business plan signed and dated by applicant   
   (b) Signed Schedule of Conditions.
   
   
2. Two itemised quotations for each phase / all third parties engaged in the activity - at a minimum (For grant aid over €6,349 three itemised quotes are required):
    
   (a) from contractors, suppliers etc.  
   (b) for all new machinery / equipment to be purchased  
   (c) from any consultant engaged in the project.
   
   
3. Existing Businesses   
   (a) Copy of the most recent audited accounts and associated notes
     
   (b) For accounts more than 9 months old, management accounts should also be presented   
   (c) Business Plan* - including a 2 year cashflow on a monthly basis,
   projected profit and loss accounts and a balance sheet
   
   New Businesses   
   (a) Business Plan* including a 1 year cashflow on a monthly basis,
   projected profit and loss accounts and a balance sheet.
   
   
4. Letter from the Tax Office stating that the applicant is ineligible to reclaim VAT, if relevant.
   
   
5. (a) Tax No. and declaration that tax affairs are in order - For grant aid of €635 - €6,347   
   Tax clearance Certificate for applicants and any associated third party employed - For grant aid of €6,349 or more.
   
   
6. Evidence of matching funds.
   
   
7. Evidence of finances to complete project.
   
   
8. An indication that the relevant standards (e.g. Bord Failte, planning permission will be complied with).
   
   
9. Site visit prior to commencement of work by Louth LEADER.
   
   
10. Evidence of entitlement to land, buildings e.g. Title, lease   
    
    Community Groups  
      (a) Copy of constitution  
      (b) Details of proposed voluntary labour (if relevant)   
    
    Limited Companies  
      (a) Memo and Articles  
      (b) List of members/directors.

  
*Additional information may be requested upon receipt of application / proposal e.g. relevant insurance requirements

LOUTH LEADER  Market Street, Ardee, Co. Louth.   Tel: +353 (0)41 685 6804   Fax: +353 (0)41 685 6787   Email: info@louthleader.com Louth LEADER - Administrators of the EU LEADER+ and National Rural Development Programmes. Funded by the Irish Government and part-financed by the European Union under the National Development Plan, 2000 - 2006. LEADER (Liaison Entre Actions de Development de l'Economie Rurale)