Community Associations MCQ

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Which type of grant does LEOS NOT provide to support businesses?

Feasibility Study Grants

Business Expansion Grants

Business Priming Grants

Business Improvement Grants (correct)

What is the primary focus of the Leader Programme?

Small business fund expansion

Promoting international trade

Supporting rural communities (correct)

Urban enterprise development

What is one of the primary roles of Pobal?

Facilitating business loans

Running training workshops for entrepreneurs

Overseeing funding distribution for community development (correct)

Organizing business networking events

Who is responsible for selecting and awarding Leader funding to projects?

Local action groups Signup and view all the answers

Which type of organization primarily aims to fund social initiatives?

Pobal Signup and view all the answers

What kind of support is emphasized in the LEOS program?

Financial assistance for start-ups Signup and view all the answers

The Kerry Leader Programme is funded with what total budget for new initiatives between 2023 to 2027?

€8.2 million Signup and view all the answers

What type of community does the Bray Area Partnership particularly focus on?

Disadvantaged communities Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary aims of community development?

To improve the local social and economic infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a social benefit of community development?

Empowerment of the local community Signup and view all the answers

How do Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) primarily assist local businesses?

By offering mentoring programs and guidance Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the increased standard of living through community development?

Increased employment and disposable income Signup and view all the answers

Which factor helps maintain skilled workers in a rural community?

Community empowerment and reduced depopulation Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of community development is exemplified by the LEOs?

Local support and nurturing of entrepreneurship Signup and view all the answers

What economic benefit refers to the positive impact of local businesses using local suppliers?

Spin-off effect Signup and view all the answers

What kind of culture does community development strive to promote?

An enterprise culture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizations is NOT mentioned as related to community development?

National Corporations Union Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of grants in community development efforts?

To finance community development plans locally Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Community Development

Collaborative efforts to improve the social and economic well-being of a community.
Driven by local communities with their own plans and financing.
Focuses on self-reliance rather than dependence on external agencies.
Aimed at enhancing the social and economic infrastructure of a region.

Economic Benefits of Community Development

Employment: Creates jobs, boosting local spending as locals have more income.
Spin-off Effect: Generates indirect jobs as local businesses utilize local suppliers, and visitors spend in local businesses.
Enterprise Culture: Fosters an environment of new ideas and businesses, inspiring local entrepreneurship.
Standard of Living: Increased income leads to higher disposable income and spending power, improving the quality of life.
Local Authority Income: Enhanced commercial activity leads to increased revenue for local authorities, enabling infrastructure improvements.

Community Spirit: Builds confidence and strengthens community spirit, replacing negativity with hope for progress.
Empowerment: Provides a sense of ownership and pride in the community, leading to positive change.
Reduced Depopulation: Slows migration from rural areas, retaining skilled workers and preserving local businesses and services.
Improved Infrastructure: Increased local revenue allows investment in crucial areas like roads, playgrounds, and libraries.

Community Development Organisations

Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs): 31 offices nationwide, serving as a one-stop shop for support and advice on starting or growing a business in Ireland.
Leader Programme: EU-funded initiative supporting rural communities in developing local businesses and infrastructure.
Pobal: Oversees the distribution of funding for community development initiatives.
Area Partnership Companies (APCs): Encourage local enterprise and empower communities through training, volunteering, and employment opportunities.

Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs)

Support and Services:
- Mentoring: Connects businesses with experienced advisors for guidance and advice.
- Training Programs: Organizes workshops for businesses covering topics like ‘Start Your Own Business.’
- Business Networking: Facilitates networking events to connect entrepreneurs.
- Financial Support: Provides grants for startup costs, expansion, market entry, and job growth.

Leader Programme

Focus: Assisting rural communities in creating enterprises that benefit the local area.
Areas of Support: Rural tourism, enterprise development, broadband, and basic services.
Target Audience: Hard-to-reach communities and rural youth.
Funding Mechanism: Local Action Groups, representing various stakeholders, select and award funds based on project proposals.

Pobal

Role: Funds social initiatives to enhance the quality of life in communities.
Funding Source: Grants from the government and the European Union.
Collaboration: Supports the Department of Rural and Community Development in administering the Leader programme.

Area Partnership Companies (APCs)

Mission: Promote local enterprise and improve the living standards of local communities.
Services: Offer training opportunities, volunteering roles, and short-term employment on local projects.
Target Groups: Focus on socially excluded groups, including children, families in disadvantaged areas, people with disabilities, the unemployed, and marginalized communities.

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