• Claim for grant payment must be made within the agreed time frame as set out in the letter of offer
• Claims for payment made outside the time frame will have to be approved for payment by the Trust Board or Sub-Committee
• Upon receipt of a claim for payment, the Board or Trust Sub-Committee reviews progress reports or final report as relevant to ensure that the project meets the criteria/targets as agreed in the letter of offer
• Supporting documentation must be attached to the claim for payment. (i.e. original invoices, timesheets, payslips)
• Best value for money is demonstrated (i.e. a minimum of two quotations have been obtained for expenditure items in excess of €5,000)
• The declaration submitted by the Applicant is properly completed and submitted together with the claim form to the Trust
• The Trust Sub-Committee approves the application for the payment and this decision together with the claim form to the Trust
• Payment is made by credit transfer to the Applicant
• The Applicant acknowledges receipt of grant payment in writing
• A clear trail is maintained by the project sponsor to demonstrate accountability and transparency