Early learning and childcare fund

What can the scheme fund?

We will consider funding: –

  • Furniture and equipment;
  • Outdoor furniture and equipment;
  • Specialised equipment for children with additional support needs;
  • Car safety seats – where a vehicle is used to deliver a service;
  • Non statutory training;
  • Other costs deemed appropriate to support delivery of high quality Early Learning and Childcare provision.

We will not fund: –

  • General running costs such as wages, admin costs, energy costs, etc
  • Snacks and refreshments;
  • Projects that have already taken place;
  • Fundraising expenses;
  • Legal fees;
  • Holidays;
  • Items that only benefit an individual e.g. prizes, personal clothing, strips and personal equipment;
  • Loan or endowment payments;
  • Projects with no long-term sustainability;
  • Statutory training – which settings should have in order to be registered as a provider;
  • Other costs deemed inappropriate to Early Learning and Childcare provision.

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

Early Learning and Childcare Fund Guidelines and Forms