Application for Grant Aid

Circular 0100/2008To: Boards of Management & Principals of the 100 Primary schools serving the most disadvantaged communities, participating in the School Support Programme under DEIS Urban Band 1 (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) APPLICATION FOR GRANT AIDUNDER THEDORMANT ACCOUNTS (EDUCATIONAL DISADVANTAGE) FUNDTO ASSIST SELECTED DEIS URBAN BAND 1 SCHOOLS TO PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVEMENT OF DIGITAL SCHOOL STATUSCompleted forms must be returned by post or email no later than 5 th December, 2008 to: Neil O’Sullivan Project Officer Digital Schools NCTE DCU Dublin 9Email address: [email protected]1 DORMANT ACCOUNTS (EDUCATIONAL DISADVANTAGE) FUND TO ASSIST SELECTED DEIS URBAN BAND 1 SCHOOLS TO PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVEMENT OF DIGITAL SCHOOL STATUS1. Introduction The Minister for Education and Science is pleased to announce details of the above- mentioned scheme and to invite the 100 Primary Urban Band 1 DEIS schools serving the most disadvantaged communities to apply for funding in accordance with the terms of this Circular Letter. The Digital Schools Award is an initiative which recognises excellence in a school’s approach to integrating information and communications technology (ICT) in its learning and teaching. The Award considers the school’s approach across the following five key areas:  Leadership and Vision  ICT in the Curriculum  School ICT Culture  ICT Professional Development  Resources and InfrastructureThe NCTE coordinates the Digital Schools Initiative, which has been developed in partnership with the INTO, IPPN and CESI. Further details on the Digital Schools Award are available at the website www.digitalschools.ieThis scheme provides for grants to schools up to a maximum of €20,000 in any individual case, to assist them to progress towards achievement of Digital School status. Funding will be devolved to individual school authorities to purchase ICT resources which may include computer hardware, software, peripherals, digital equipment and networking infrastructure. Schools are reminded of the ICT support service provision of the NCTE in relation to equipment purchase, continuous professional development for teachers and online teaching and learning resources (through Scoilnet).2. Eligibility The scheme is restricted to the 100 Primary Urban Band 1 DEIS schools serving the most disadvantaged communities. Eligible schools are being invited to apply. For a list (in spreadsheet format) of the schools invited to apply, please click here.3. How do schools apply for grant aid under the scheme?Application forms are being sent by post to all eligible schools and will be available on the Digital Schools website on www.digitalschools.ie . To access the pages in the Digital Schools Website logon to www.digitalschools.ie, click on “Dormant Accounts”, and enter:Username: dormantaccounts Password: applicantsCompleted forms must be fully approved and signed by the Chairperson of the Board of Management and returned, accompanied by school ICT plan and self-evaluation report, to Neil O'Sullivan, Project Officer Digital Schools, NCTE, DCU, Dublin 9 or by email to: [email protected]NB: Schools must enter their details (school name, roll number) when completing the on-line self-evaluation, and select “Option 2” to store the data, to ensure their evaluation results are available to the evaluation team for application processing.2 Envelopes and emails should be clearly marked ‘Dormant Accounts, Digital Schools’. If application forms are being returned by email the original application must be signed by the Chairperson of the school and retained on file in the school.The closing date for receipt of applications is 5th December, 2008. Late applications will not be considered.4. Timetable for the Scheme Closing date for receipt of applications 5th December 2008 Evaluation of applications December 2008 – January 2009 Letters of offer Early 2009 Submission of claim forms by applicants Spring 2009 Payment of grant funding June 20095. Funding Available A total of €1 million is being made available from the Dormant Accounts Fund for this scheme.Schools are not required to provide matching funding. 6. Level of Grant Aid AssistanceEach school will be notified in writing of whether it is to be offered a grant and the amount of the grant to be offered. The maximum amount which may be awarded to any individual school under this scheme is set at €20,000. Grant awards will vary from school to school, having regard to the size of the school and the overall funds available, the number of applications received and the amounts sought therein.The actual grant paid to successful applicants will be the lesser of (i) the amount of grant aid offered by the Department in its letter of offer or (ii) the verified actual cost of the equipment purchased. 7. Acknowledgement of funding Schools will be required to acknowledge that approved projects are being funded under the Dormant Accounts Fund. Further guidance on this matter will be included in the letter of offer. 8. Advice/Queries Queries and requests for advice can be directed to: Neil O’Sullivan Project Officer Digital Schools NCTE DCU Dublin 9Email address: [email protected]3 9. Frequently Asked Questions Appendix A contains a series of Questions and Answers to the most common queries in relation to this scheme.10. Freedom of Information ActApplicants are reminded that the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 and 2003 apply. As such, it should be noted that the Department may be obliged to release information submitted to the Department in accordance with these Acts. The terms and conditions of this scheme are subject to change at the discretion of the Minister.ICT Policy Unit Department of Education and Science 6th November 20084 Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions When is the closing date for return of completed application forms?The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 5th December 2008.How do schools apply for the grant?Schools must firstly visit the Digital Schools website and complete a self-evaluation using the on-line tool. Schools will need the results of their self-evaluations to hand in order to effectively complete the application form. The application form is also available on line on the Dormant Accounts page of the Digital Schools website and schools are free to complete and submit the form electronically.Following completion of the self-evaluation report, a school must submit: 1. self-evaluation results; 2. completed Application Form; 3. current School ICT plan. All documentation must be submitted as part of the application. If any item is missing the application will be considered incomplete and void and the school will be excluded.Completed application forms and supporting documentation should be returned by post to Neil O'Sullivan, Project Officer Digital Schools, NCTE, DCU, Dublin 9 or by email to: [email protected]. If application forms are being returned by email the original application must be signed by the Chairperson of the school and retained on file in the school.Envelopes and emails should be clearly marked ‘Dormant Accounts, Digital Schools’. Who is eligible to apply?The scheme is restricted to the 100 Primary Urban Band 1 DEIS schools serving the most disadvantaged communities. How will applications be assessed?In determining the grant amount offered to individual schools, account will be taken of the school’s self evaluation, its ICT plan and its completed Application Form, having regard to the size of the school and the overall funds available, the number of applications received and the amounts sought therein. What is the maximum amount of grant available? A total of €1 million is being made available from the Dormant Accounts Fund for this scheme. The level of grant awarded may vary from school to school and is subject to the maximum grant payable to any individual school not exceeding €20,000. Please note there is no guarantee that a school will receive all the funds requested. Is the school guaranteed the amount offered?No. The actual grant paid to successful applicants will be the lesser of (i) the amount of grant aid offered by the Department in its letter of offer or (ii) the verified actual cost of the project. 5 Will the school authority be required to make a local contribution towards the project?No. The scheme is not structured on the basis that the grant aid must be supplemented by local fundraising. It does, however, allow a school to supplement the funding from local resources if it so decides. What can the funds be spent on?The funds may be spent on the following ICT resources:  Digital Camera  Digital Video Camera  Laptop  Tablet PC  Other Computer  Data Projector  Wireless Mouse and Keyboard  Educational Software  Computer Networking Infrastructure  Assistive Technologies  Printers  Scanners  Other**Schools may apply, on an exceptional basis, for funding to purchase items not specifically listed above. However, in order to be eligible the school must clearly demonstrate the need for such items with reference to its School ICT Plan.Schools will be advised of any purchasing frameworks which are available at the time of offer of grant.Schools should indicate the items proposed for purchase under this scheme in response to Question 14 of the Application form.Who will assess the applications?The assessment process will be carried out jointly by the NCTE and the Department of Education and Science.Can schools get assistance in completing the application?Schools can seek advice from the NCTE and they are encouraged also to visit the Digital Schools and NCTE websites for assistance (www.digitalschools.ie, www.ncte.ie).Can the Department withdraw an offer of grant-aid?Yes, the grant sanction will automatically lapse if a valid form of acceptance in accordance with the terms and conditions of the letter of offer is not submitted by the school. The Department retains the option of altering/withdrawing the offer of grant aid if it is considered by the Department that a change in the local circumstances is sufficient to warrant this.What records must be kept?All expenditure in connection with the scheme must be vouched and all documentation must be retained by the school authority for a minimum period of seven years. Such documentation may be required in the event of an audit inspection by the Department and/or Comptroller and Auditor General. 6 Please note that the Department will be undertaking random audits and inspections of schools participating in this scheme. Why are random audits carried out?In accordance with standard practice, payment of grants is conditional on the Department being satisfied that the school has followed proper procedures and retained appropriate records. 7 Schools List RollNo School_Name Address1 Address2 Address3 Address4 00570R Mhuire Naofa Cailini Mhuire Naofa Limerick 00752A Central Senior Mxd N S Marlboro St Dublin 1 00856M Scoil Naomh Micheal Longford Co Longford 01795A Central Infs School Marlboro St Dublin 1 03917V Naomh Padraig Boys Cambridge Road Ringsend Dublin 4 05940D Scoil Ursula Blackrock Co Cork 07546J Goldenbridge Convent Goldenbridge Inchicore Dublin 8 07722D St Peters N S Snr Athlone Co Westmeath 09932B Stanhope St Convent Stanhope Street Dublin 7 11776C St Laurence O Toole Junior Boys Seville Place Dublin 1 12250P Scoil Mhuire Primary Sch Dublin Rd Tuam Co Galway 13611D Presentation Convent NS Warrenmount Dublin 8 14556D St Endas Primary School St Endas Primary School Whitefriar St Dublin 8 15320C St Michaels NS Cbs Grounds Sexton Street Limerick 15816I St Vincents Inf Boys North William Street Dublin 1 16639R SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh Athlone Co Westmeath 16695E Scoil Na Mbrathar North Brunswick Street Dublin 7 16715H St John The Baptist Boys N S Downey Street Pennywell Limerick 16786H St Brigids Convent N S The Coombe Dublin 8 17110B Naomh Lorcan O Tuathail Plas Seibhil Baile Atha Cliath 1 17445J Scoil Lile Naofa Kileely Limerick 17683C Muire Og 2 Loreto Con Crumlin Road Dublin 12 17737W Our Lady Queen Of Peace School Janesboro Limerick 8 RollNo School_Name Address1 Address2 Address3 Address4 17782E S N Bride Naofa Sean Tallamh Gaillimh 17942A Scoil Mhainchin Buach Bothar Siolbroin Limerick 18178R St Josephs Convent Longford Co Longford 18217B Scoil Padre Pio N S Churchfield Cork City 18341C SN Louise De Marillac C Drumfin Rd Ballyfermot Dublin 10 18342E SN Louise De Marillac Ballyfermot Dublin 10 18345K S N Iosef Naofa Cor An Bhile Roscrea Co Tipperary 18405C S N Phoil Naofa Athlone Co Westmeath 18464S Naomh Peadar N S Bray Co Wicklow 18477E Scoil Na Mbrathar Francis Street Dublin 8 18519R Scoil Seamus C B S James Street Dublin 8 18585H SN Banrion Na Naingeal1 Ballyfermot Dublin 10 18843D Bainrion Na N-Aingal 2 Ballyfermot Upper Dublin 10 19208F Holy Spirit B N S Silloge Rd Baile Munna Atha Cliath 11 19209H SN An Spioraid Naiomh C Sillogue Rd Ballymun Dublin 11 19242F Our Lady Of Victories Infant N S Ballymun Road Dublin 9 19246N S N An Tslanaitheora B Ard Easmuinn Dundalk Co Louth 19247P S N An Tslanaitheora C Ard Easmuinn Dun Dealgan Co Louth 19302U SN Na Maighdine Muire B Ballymun Dublin 9 19303W Na Maighdine Mhuire Virgin Mary Girls National School Ballymun Dublin 9 19372S South Hill N S South Hill Limerick 19426P S N Mharcuis B An Gleann Corcaigh 19427R S N Bhreanndain C An Ghleann Corcaigh 19431I St Josephs Jnr Balcurris Ballymun Dublin 11 19438W Scoil Colmcille Senior Wyattville Ballybrack Co. Dublin 9 RollNo School_Name Address1 Address2 Address3 Address4 19454U Darndale NS Junior Our Lady Immac Jun NS Darndale Malahide Road Dublin 17 19509T Scoil Nano Nagle Bawnoge Clondalkin Dublin 22 19510E Talbot Senior NS hech Clondalkin Dublin 22 19524P Our Lady Immac Sen N S Our Lady Immac Sen NS Darndale Dublin 17 19545A Corduff N S Corduff Blanchardstown Dublin 15 19559L Chriost Ri Cloughleigh Ennis Co Clare 19575J St Marys Junior N S Rowlagh Clondalkin Dublin 22 19577N Scoil Iosa Scoil Nais Iosa Tymon North Tallaght Dublin 24 19583I St Josephs Senior N S St Josephs Senior NS Balcurris Ballymun Dublin 11 19613O Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Sin Knockmore Ave Killinarden Tallaght Dublin 24 19636D St Patricks Senior School Corduff Blanchardstown Dublin 15 19641T St Colmcille Jun NS Wyattville Ballybrack Co Dublin 19642V St Peter Apostle Sen NS Neillstown Clondalkin Dublin 22 19645E St Oliver Plunketts NS Heywood Road Clonmel Co. Tipperary 19647I St Marys Sen N S Rowlagh Clondalkin Dublin 22 19652B An Chroi Ro Naofa Sois Killinarden Tallaght Dublin 24 19661C St Gabriels NS Dominican Campus Ballyfermot Dublin 10 19662E St Michaels NS Dominican Convent Ballyfermot Dublin 10 19667O Our Lady Of Lourdes N S Rosbrien Limerick 19668Q St Francis Senior N S Priorswood Dublin 17 19673J St Josephs N S Avenue Road Dundalk Co Louth 19707A St Ronans N S Deansrath Clondalkin Dublin 22 19743E St Bernadettes Junior N S Quarryvale Clondalkin Dublin 22 19764M Our Lady Of Wayside N S Bluebell Inchicore Dublin 12 19765O St Thomas Senior N S Jobstown Tallaght Dublin 24 10 RollNo School_Name Address1 Address2 Address3 Address4 19782O St Brigids N S Brookfield Tallaght Dublin 24 19785U St Bernadettes Senior N S Quarryvale Clondalkin Dublin 22 19830W Corpus Christi N S Moyross Limerick 19834H St Aidans NS Brookfield Tallaght Dublin 24 19840C Holy Family School Dunedin Park Monkstown Co. Dublin 19850F Ladyswell N S Ladyswell Mulhuddart Dublin 15 19872P Scoil Chaitlin Maude Cnoc Mhuire Tamhlacht Baile Atha Cliath 24 19889J Scoil Colm Armagh Road Crumlin Dublin 12 19895E Scoil Mhuir S Iosaf St Marys Place Plas Mhuire Off Dorset Street Dublin 7 19910U Sligo Project School Abbey Quarter Sligo 19931F Gaelscoil Sheoirse Clancy An Cnoc Theas Luimneach 19933J Scoil Treasa Naofa Petrie Road Donore Avenue Dublin 8 19946S Rutland Street N S Lower Rutland Street Dublin 1 20005V Scoil Plas Mhuire St Marys Place Dorset Street Dublin 7 20014W St Agnes N S Armagh Road Crumlin Dublin 12 20018H Maria King Presentation Primary Sexton Street Limerick 20092T St Ultan's NS Cherry Orchard Avenue, Ballyfermot Dublin 10 20104A St Audoens NS Cook Street Dublin 8 20139T Inchicore NS Sarsfield Road Inchicore Dublin 10 20163Q S.N Eoin Baiste Fatima Castletown Dundalk Co Louth 20184B Galvone NS Kennedy Park Limerick City 20185D St Marys Boys NS Island Road Limerick 20218P Archbishop Mc Quaid NS Loughlinstown Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin 20220C Gaelscoil Uí hEarcáin Bóthar Uí Mhaoilíosa, Fionnghlas, BÁC 11 20228S St Laurence O Toole Girls School 49 Seville Place Dublin 1 11 RollNo School_Name Address1 Address2 Address3 Address4 20275E SN Croí Íosa Convent Hill Ballina Co. Mayo 20282B Bracken Educate Together C/O Sunshine House Balbriggan Co. Dublin 12

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