Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Older People’s Council (OPC)

Transport Assistance Grant Guidelines 2024

In order to support older people’s groups in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr), we are delighted to announce the return of the dlr OPC “Transport Assistance Grant 2024”. The funding for this project has been granted by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council towards transport costs for older people’s groups across the county.

In 2024, the grant available to each registered member group of the dlr Older People’s Council is €250 towards the cost of transport hire for day/evening trips.

The guidelines for the OPC Transport Assistance Grant 2024 are set out below:

 

  1. The grant is applicable to all older people’s groups, clubs and associations who are registered members with the dlr Older People’s Council.
  2. If you are not currently a registered member of the dlr Older People’s Council, please complete the dlr OPC Membership Form enclosed / attached as we always welcome new member groups to register with us and registration is free of charge.
  3. We cannot accept applications for the Transport Assistance Grant from any sub-section of a registered group.
  4. All applications and resultant transport grant claims must be completed during the calendar year 2024 only, if possible.
  5. All sections of the Application Form must be fully completed and returned to the indicated staff member listed on the attached application form, on, or before, the closing date.
  6. Outings covered by the dlr OPC Transport Assistance Grant are for day/evening excursions/trips only.
  7. Only groups using registered and licensed Transport companies will be considered for the Transport Assistance Grant.
  8. Please note that only groups with relevant insurance cover will be considered for the Transport Assistance Grant.
  9. Payments / cheques will only be issued to your group on production of the Transport company receipt and proof of insurance cover.
  10. Please find the OPC Transport Assistance Grant 2024 Application Form below and we look forward to receiving your completed Application Form by Friday 31st May 2024.
  11. The committee will consider all applications received and you will be advised of their decision in writing during summer 2024.

We look forward to receiving your Application Form & Insurance details for the Transport Assistant Grant 2024.

Yours Sincerely

Margaret Kenny, Chairperson, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Older People’s Council

The dlr Older People’s Council Transport Assistance Grant is funded by

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

Online dlr Festival of Inclusion 2024 Application Form HERE