Cavan County Childcare Committee

Parent & Toddler Group Initiative Grants 2011

Cavan County Childcare Committee is working directly with Parent & Toddler Groups in the administration of the grants in 2011.  These grants will be operated on a flexible basis to respond to the local needs of the groups, and in accordance with agreed national criteria and an approved assessment process.  Funding will be available on an annual basis.  The primary purpose of this initiative is to support existing Parent and Toddler Groups and to help parents interested in setting up a new group in their area.

Should you need assistance or if you have any training requirements please contact our office where a member of staff can offer advice.

Parent & Toddler Groups that received funding support in 2011

How do I apply for the grant

Contact County Childcare Committee for an application form or download the form here for 2011.

Information on Grants Available

Applications for funding under this scheme should only be made by Parent & Toddler Groups that are organized on a not for profit basis and involve the participation of parents in the community.  Grants range from €100 to €600.

Funding is available for:

Toys, equipment and books

• Training for parents, e.g. paediatric first aid, committee skills, parenting courses.
• Childrens activities, e.g. arts and crafts, music.
• Limited funding is available towards insurance, rent, training or minor refurbishment.

• They are made by a Parent & Toddler Groups that are organised on a not for profit basis and involve the participation of parents, grandparents, guardians etc in the community.
• They are completed in full and include adequate information on all sections.
• Groups funded in 2009 have completed and returned the progress report.

• They do not include adequate information, ie all sections of the application form not completed.
• The request for funding is solely towards the cost of outings, once off events or parties.
• The group is taking place in a person’s private house.
• The group has adequate funding, including large grants in the previous year and/or if they have a balance of €4000 or over in their bank account.
• The group received funding in 2009 and did not return their progress report.