FUNDING
Application Dates for 2010
The following services will be eligible for support
National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010
Community Childcare Subvention Scheme 2008-2010
Contact Details
Application Dates 2010
Capital Applications 2010/2102
CCSS Applications 2010
Closing date for entry to the CCSS was in April 2010. 2011's date will be posted as soon as they are announced
For more information contact Frances on 057 9135878
The following services will be eligible for support
Those providing care for babies, full day care, part time places, pre-school places, school age childcare including "wrap around" childcare places and childminding.
Special consideration will be given to support services, which provide a range of the above.
National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010
The National Childcare Investment Programme 2006 - 2010 is a major programme of investment in childcare infrastructure. €575 million has been allocated to the 5-year programme, including €358 million for capital investment. It is anticipated that the programme will create up to 50,000 new childcare places, with the objective of assisting parents to access affordable, quality childcare.
The National Childcare Investment Programme will seek to:
Private sector applicants may apply for grant assistance of up to €100,000 towards the capital cost of developing a childcare facility in a catchment area where there is a demonstrated childcare need. An applicant may apply for more than one grant, provided the subsequent childcare facilities are in different catchment areas and subject to an overall ceiling of €500,000. In each case, an applicant must provide at least 25% of the total funding required for the project.
Community/not-for-profit sector applicants may apply for grant assistance towards the capital cost of developing a childcare facility based on a demonstrated childcare need in the area. The level of funding will be determined by the number of places the group proposes to provide and several criteria based on specific local need. A maximum grant of €1.2 million is available under the programme, subject to a maximum cost per place of €24,000. Applications will also be assessed based on the sustainability of a project.
Contact Details
The Childcare Directorate
Office of the Minister for Children
Hawkins House
Dublin 2
TEL: 01 6353073
Website: www.omc.gov.ie
Pobal
Holbrook House
Holles Street
Dublin 2
TEL: 01 5239017
Email: anzeyimana@pobal.ie
Website: www.pobal.ie
Offaly County Childcare Committee
St Joseph’s Community Centre
Kilcormac
Co. Offaly
TEL:057 9135878
Website:www.offalychildcare.com
Applications under the Community Childcare Subvention Scheme
Community-based childcare services which are not already in receipt of CCSS should apply for funding under the Scheme to their local Childcare Committee.
