Cookstown District Council has, through its Equality Impact Assessment, identified the need to provide additional assistance to groups who may incur additional costs due to specific additional requirements e.g. disability groups etc. An additional amount of up to 15% may be available to meet such needs. However, the onus is clearly upon the applicant to demonstrate why this additional funding is required and for what purpose. This fund is available to applications for Voluntary/Community Fund, Good Relations, Community Festivals and Arts & Culture.