This Grant scheme is now Closed
Pobal will administer the allocation of €2.75 million to support the ongoing improvement of the childcare sector. Announced by Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, on 25th March 2013.
The 2013 funding scheme covers four strands:
- Small grants to purchase equipment or carry out small maintenance work;
- Grants to improve accessibility of services for children with disabilities,
- Grants to provide natural outdoor spaces that promote active outdoor play and;
- Grants towards critical works to ensure that buildings are fit for purpose under the childcare regulations (open to community/not for profit services only).
Funding will be available for the provision of safe outdoor play spaces. They understand the importance of play and recreation in supporting children development’s and in promoting physical activity, in particular in light of findings from the Department’s ‘Growing Up in Ireland’ survey which indicate the serious of childhood obesity in Ireland.”
The Minister added that she was also “pleased that we can support services to ensure that children with disabilities have a better experience within early years settings”.
Please see below information relating to Applications
Contact us today for your free consultation.
Phone (026) 48130 or email brownebrothers@eircom.net for further information about our on this grant or regarding our playground, surfaces or equipment services.
