Applicant Guidance
Colette Nulty
Pobal is a not-for-profit company with charitable status that
manages programmes on behalf of the Irish Government
and the EU.
Overview
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Key Attributes of Successful Application
Completing the Application Form
Selection Process/Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Enquires/clarifications
Application Checklist & Closing Date
Key Attributes of Successful
PROPOSALS
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Focus on welfare and quality of life of disadvantaged
groups
Alignment with national policy
Collaborative approaches and partnership working
Demonstrate added value/value for money
Demonstrate a clear need for (a) the proposal and (b) the
funding requested
Clear and concise proposal with clearly defined outputs and
outcomes that will happen as a direct result of the funding
provided
Completing the Application Form
Before completing the Form
1. Read the Guidance Notes
2. Seek Clarification from Pobal
3. Analyse and Prioritise Needs
4. Prepare your proposal information
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SMART Objectives
Achievable Actions
Resources required
Detailed budget and costings
Gather and prepare supporting documentation and
evidence that will support your application
Completing the Form
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Painting a picture of your organisation and your
proposal
Assume the reader is not aware of your
organisation and what you do
Be concise, clear and relate your answers to
the key criteria outlined in the application
guidance
Application Form
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Section 1: Your Organisation
Section 2: Relevant Experience
Section 3: Your Proposal
Section 4: Action Plan
Section 5: Outcomes
Section 6: Monitoring
Section 7: Added Value
Section 8: Finance (Budget)
Supporting Documents
Selection Criteria
Capacity of the Organisation
(20%)
Governance & Financial
Management
Previous Experience in terms of
management & proposal delivery
Review of AFS
Review of Organisational Structure
& Job Descriptions
Strategic Fit (25%)
Meeting the SSNO Objectives
National reach
Extent of contribution to the Strategic
Priorities
Building on previous learning &
influencing policy
Added Value
Collaborative Working
Selection Criteria
Demonstration of Need (20%)
Evidence of need
Clear and concise
Correlation of need with the
proposal
Consultation with key
stakeholders, including
beneficiaries
Achievability of the Proposal (15%)
Meeting the Strategic Priorities
Appropriate Methodology
Scope – realistic and achievable
Appropriate staff resources
Clear Action Plan
Clear and Achievable Outcomes and
outputs
Selection Criteria
Value for Money ( 20%)
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Clearly defined budget
Justification for costs “Core”
Apportionment of costs
Cost effectiveness of the proposal
Justification for the % of funding required
Review of Annual Financial Statements
Selection Process
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Basic Eligibility Check
Full Appraisal
Quality Threshold 65%
Competitive Process
Final Decision Maker
Review Process
FAQS
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Website www.pobal.ie
Updates
Key FAQs to date
General Eligibility
National v Regional
Board Minutes
Budget Items
Strategic Priorities
Enquiries
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Enquiry Mailbox Service
48 Hour response (e-mail/tel)
Contact Pobal 01-5117000 (Reception)
Application Checklist
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Submit via e-mail 19th Feb
Submit ALL supporting documentation
Acknowledgement e-mail
Formal acknowledgement letter
Decisions in writing
APPLICANT GUIDANCE
THANK –YOU for listening.
ANY QUESTIONS ?