Boliden Tara Mines Community Benefit Fund

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a club, organisation, school, or community group
• Be located within Navan and surrounding communities within the vicinity of Boliden Tara Mines (e.g: Navan, Kilberry, Shambo and surrounding areas OR demonstrate clear benefit to this area.
• Operate on a non-profit basis
• Provide evidence of community benefit

For projects:

At least 2 official quotes required

All quotes must:

• Be on headed paper
• Clearly relate to the proposed project

Successful applicants are expected to engage in a mutually beneficial partnership.

This may include:

• Demonstrating how the funding benefits the community
• Participating in joint storytelling or communications activities
• Exploring opportunities for employee or community engagement
• Providing updates, photos, or case studies of the project. These materials may be used by Boliden Tara Mines across its corporate communications channels, including its website, social media, internal communications and promotional materials. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that appropriate consent has been obtained from any individuals identifiable in the photographs.
• Complete outcomes report – in the appendices - once the funded project or activity is finished.

We value genuine collaboration and visibility of outcomes over branding alone.

Applications must be submitted via the online application form during the designated application periods.

• Applications by phone or email will not be accepted
• Incomplete applications will be deemed invalid
• Multiple applications from the same organisation are not permitted
• A joint application is encouraged where relevant

Application periods:

• Round 1: Opens August 21st ,Closes September 30th
• Round 2: Opens February 1st | Closes March 10th

Applications will be assessed based on:

• Community benefit and impact
• Alignment with programme priorities
• Feasibility and clarity of the proposal
• Value for money
• Evidence of need and supporting fundraising efforts

• Applications must be submitted before any expenditure is incurred
• A group will generally not receive funding for the same purpose more than once in a 12-month period
• Evidence of other funding sources must be provided
• Applicants must ensure their tax affairs are in order
• Applicants must submit a Project Outcome Report at the completion of the project.

• Applications are reviewed by the Boliden Tara Mines Committee
• Additional information may be requested where necessary
• Late applications will not be considered

Applicants will receive a response within 8 weeks after the closing date.