Childminder Development Grant
Applications for the CMDG are now OPEN for 2025
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 4th APRIL 2025
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Click here if you would like to attend the Childminding Development Grant 2025 On-Line Information Session on March 12th 2025 from 7pm to 8pm |
Minister Norma Foley, has announced the opening of the 2025 Childminding Development Grant.
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What is a Childminder Development Capital Grant (CMDG)?
The CMDG is a small capital grant designed to assist existing and potential childminders to enhance safety and quality in their childminding service. This includes eligible items required to meet regulations or that may have arisen during a pre-registration assessment.
What funding is available under the CMDG?
A grant of up to €1,000 is available to childminders. Childminders can apply for the full Childminding Development Grant amount every year, but only certain items may be purchased on an annual basis. (See eligible expenditure below and FAQ document). If the CMDG national budget is oversubscribed, an applicant may receive a lesser amount than applied for. Successful applicants are paid 75% of the grant in advance, and up to the remaining 25% is paid in arrears. Following the submission and approval of the CMDG Expenditure Report and receipts for up to the full amount granted, the CCC will inform the successful childminder as to the balance up to 25% that will be paid. (See FAQs for further details).
Restricted applications
Childminders can apply for up to €1,000 annually. However, due to the expected lifespan of larger capital items, these cannot be purchased annually. Please see eligible expenditure list and FAQ document for further details.
Who is eligible to apply for the funding?
All existing or potential childminders.
What supporting application documentation is required?
• Fully completed application form.
• Evidence of appropriate childminding insurance. (Submit a copy of the schedule of insurance. Insurance must be in date at the time of application).
• Copy of Tusla Children First E-Learning Programme certificate (Must be dated within last 3 years).
• Current Tax Clearance Certificate (see FAQ for further details).
What can the CMDG be used for?
The CMDG can be used to purchase items that enhance safety and quality in the childminding service. The 2025 CMDG also includes provision for purchase of certain IT equipment, subject to conditions. The following list gives examples of the different types of costs that are eligible and ineligible for the grant. If you are unsure of eligible spend, contact Offaly County Childcare Committee for support.
To find out more please contact Gillian between Tuesday and Thursdays as follows:
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Phone: 057 9135878/ 085 1703772
