Childminder grant scheme

This scheme can support local Childminders to:

  • Start up a Childminding service
  • Continue to provide a Childminding service
  • Develop and improve a Childminding Service

If you have any questions, need any help with completing your application, please contact the Grants Unit.

This scheme is funded by Shetland Islands Council and managed in partnership with Shetland Preschool Play.

We hope the scheme will help to maintain, grow, develop and improve the services of Shetland’s Childminders.

Grants Unit

The Grants Unit, within the Council's Community Planning and Development Service, administers a number of grant aid schemes designed to support, enhance and develop the contribution that the community and voluntary sector can make to the quality of life for people in Shetland.

01595 743828

Grants Unit
Community Planning and Development
Solarhus
3 North Ness Business Park
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0LZ

Childminder Grant Scheme Guidelines and Forms