| Childminders Development Grant As part of the National Childcare Investment Programme (NCIP) the Galway City and County Childcare Committee will be distributing the revised Childminder Development Grants (CMDG). This scheme is open to all Childminders, or potential Childminders who meet the criteria set out. We strongly encourage all Childminders to take advantage of this opportunity. Even if you received funding under the previous Childminder Development Grant scheme or the Equal Opportunities Childcare programme, you are eligible to re-apply under this new programme. Please contact our office for the following documents. Alternatively you may download them here: Staff of the childcare committee are available to you should you require any assistance with the application. The application process is as follows: - Childminder receives the application and reviews the criteria. If eligible, contacts the Childminder Advisory officer to arrange a visit to the childminding service/home to receive guidance on identifying the best use of the grant.
- Complete the application and return to the Galway City and County Childcare Committee for review by the appraisal sub-committee.
- The applicant is notified of the decision of the committee, in writing. If successful, the applicant then makes the purchases as set out in the application, returning the receipts for refund of up to 90% to a maximum of €1000.00.
- If unsuccessful, the applicant has a right to appeal the decision, or reapply under more favourable circumstances.
If you are required to complete the Quality Awareness Programme (QAP) for Childminders (see criteria details) or other relevant training prior to receiving the grant, you must pre-register with the Childminder Advisory Officer at the Committee office. This course will be offered in an ongoing manner through out the year. For further information contact: Sheila Garrity, Childminder Advisory Officer at sheila@galwaychildcare.com or 091-752039
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