1. 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.

2. Overview 1. Key Attributes of Successful Application 2. Completing the Application Form 3. Selection Process/Criteria 4. Frequently Asked Questions 5. Enquires/clarifications 6. Application Checklist & Closing Date

3. Key Attributes of Successful PROPOSALS 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

4. 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 – SMART Objectives – Achievable Actions – Resources required – Detailed budget and costings 5. Gather and prepare supporting documentation and evidence that will support your application

5. Completing the Form 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

6. Application Form 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Selection Criteria Value for Money ( 20%) -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

10. Selection Process Basic Eligibility Check Full Appraisal Quality Threshold 65% Competitive Process Final Decision Maker Review Process

11. FAQS Website www.pobal.ie Updates Key FAQs to date General Eligibility National v Regional Board Minutes Budget Items Strategic Priorities

12. Enquiries Enquiry Mailbox Service 48 Hour response (e-mail/tel) Contact Pobal 01-5117000 (Reception)

13. Application Checklist Submit via e-mail 19 th Feb Submit ALL supporting documentation Acknowledgement e-mail Formal acknowledgement letter Decisions in writing

14. APPLICANT GUIDANCE THANK –YOU for listening. ANY QUESTIONS ?