CCoI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2010
CCoI has developed a series of regional workshops designed specifically for craft enterprises, which are available to CCoI clients throughout 2010.
The workshops address key themes such as Selling and Marketing your craft product, Managing your Business Finances and Innovating your Craft Business.
Workshops will be delivered in three locations nationwide: Dublin, Cork [...]

We have started to receive applications and have noticed the following recurring errors that could make your application INELIGIBLE:
C.V. Is not attached
Budget information for grants is not completed – both the expenditure and income sections need to be completed and totals should balance.  View the explanation on completing the budget section on our blog posts
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We have had a couple of enquiries about the budget section on the application form.  Have a look at the example below which you may find useful.
Expenditure
Flights                                                             €300
Residency fee                                                €500
Subsistence @€40 per day for 10 days    € 400
Accommodation                                           € 300
TOTAL € 1500
Income
CCoI grant                                                      €1200
Own funds                                                     € 300
TOTAL € 1500

Claire McAlister talks about her experience of winning the Exhibition’s Assistance Grant in 2009.

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