1. Overview of DAF Call for Applications Measure 2: Life After Caring- Transitioning Supports for Carers June 2017

2. Content Background to DAF Key Timelines Pobal Support Arrangements
Overview of Measure

3. Background to DAF
Originally established in 2001 to allow for unclaimed funds in credit institutions to be utilised to tackle social and economic disadvantage
‘Dormant’ defined as 15 years since last customer initiated transaction
Over €150m distributed under the Fund since 2001

4. Background to DAF
The Dormant Accounts Amendment Act 2012 provides for the distribution of funds for the purposes of programmes or projects to assist:
- the personal and social development of persons who are economically or socially disadvantaged;
- the educational development of persons who are educationally disadvantaged or
- persons with a disability (within meaning of the Equal Status Act 2000).

5. Background to DAF
Dormant Accounts Action Plan approved by Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs
Funding available on one-off basis across distinct Measures
Measures 2 linked to Department of Social Protection
Total of €500,000 available

6. Pobal Support Arrangements
Regional Information meetings
DAF Webpage at relevant support documentation and access to the DAF portal
DAF Helpdesk can be contacted at or on

7. Measure 2: Life after caring
Focus on proposals which will support carers to cope with post care transitions and participate as fully as possible in economic and social life
Recognition of the unique journey of carers post caring
Support in dealing with their loss and the challenges and changes in routines and activities
Making the journey to re-entering social and economic life

8. Measure 2: Life after caring
Call is open to National Organisations only who have
At least 3 years’ experience in providing support for family carers
Minimum grant that can be applied for €50,000
Maximum grant that can be applied for €350,000
12 Month timeframe
Project start/end date between 1st December 2017 and 31 Dec 2018

9. What type of costs are eligible?
Staffing costs for a position directly responsible for the implementation of the proposal
Staff recruitment, travel and subsistence for new position
Course materials
Venue Hire/Room Hire
Event costs
Development of training or specialist support costs
Publicity and marketing
Mentoring/coaching costs
Online support costs
Telephone support costs
Indirect overhead costs at a flat rate of 5% for Community and Voluntary Organisations

10. Selection Criteria Meeting the measure priorities 60%
Evidence of need for the proposal 20%
Value for money 10%
Capacity of the organisation 10%

11. Meeting the measure priorities
How will the proposal provide support to former carers in dealing with their loss, and will proactively support carers to plan a new life at home, at work and within their community
Provide evidence of information sharing and networking activities across the country in relation to “life after caring”
Provide train the trainer programmes
Demonstrate that the proposal is not possible without the Dormant Accounts Fund
Proposals must be compatible with government policy in terms of support for carers
Have a positive impact on social and economic disadvantage

12. Stage 1: Eligibility
Submitted a complete online application form by 3pm on Wednesday 26th July 2017;
Provide evidence of being a national organisation with at least 3 years’ experience in supporting carers
Grant application is for €50,000 or more

13. Selection Process Stage 2: Meeting the selection criteria:
Meeting the measure priorities
Value for money and additionality
Capacity of the organisation – demonstrate governance and financial controls, experience and achievements in managing public funding and delivering proposals

14. Making an application Online applications only
Download the technical ‘how to’ guide
Access a username and password
Download relevant templates and attach to online application form
Beware of character limits (see word version of forms)
Review checklist on p.5 of guidelines prior to submission