About us - Formation - Committee Members - Staff - National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010
The Government's National Childcare Investment Programme is a major programme of investment in childcare infrastructure. €575 million has been allocated to the five-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 Programme will seek to:
The Childcare Programme will develop quality childcare supports and services, which will be delivered at local level, through the City and County Childcare Committees, under the coordination of Pobal. Those wishing to apply should contact their local City or County Childcare Committee.
Capital grants to develop childcare facilities are available to both private and community sector childcare providers.
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 that 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 a number of criteria based on specific local need. A maximum grant, subject to a cost per place of €24,000 and an overall maximum per project of €1.2 million are available under the Programme. Applications will also be assessed based on the sustainability of a project.
Capital Grants are also being made available to assist Childminders and Parent & Toddler Groups. Conditions and application criteria can be obtained from the City and County Childcare Committees, Pobal and the OMC.
About us - Formation - Committee Members - Staff - National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010