Evaluation and Approval Committee meetings run throughout the year on a cyclical basis. An application can be submitted at any stage and it will be brought to the next available scheduled Evaluation Committee.

Should you wish to have your application considered at the next available meeting, the completed applications must be received into this office no later than 1 month prior to the committee meeting date.

The dates for 2025 committee meetings are as follows:

For further information please email at:  aileen.mcgrath@leo.kilkennycoco.ie

The Evaluation and Approvals Committee (EVAC) is composed of members as outlined below with the secretariat function provided by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO).

Members of the EVAC include:

• A Chairperson (either the Chief Executive or another senior local authority official not from the LEO)
• A representative of Enterprise Ireland;
• Five individuals with specific areas of business expertise (i.e. record of entrepreneurship, accountancy experience, knowledge of markets / sectors /technology, and banking / financial expertise)
• A representative of Leader