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Small Grants Scheme 2025 to 2026
The closing date for applications is 19 September 2025.
The purpose of this grant funding is to enable developments, refurbishments, and the purchase of capital items within settings who are registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).
Small grants priorities include supporting settings which are providing the childcare offer, Flying Start and/or Foundation Learning places, and out of school childcare including school holidays.
Settings need to be prepared to commit to offer childcare for a minimum of 5 years.
Settings will also need to acknowledge the investment it has received in any promotional material issued to parents.
Maximum amount available to any one setting in any given financial year
- Childminders registered up to 10 places: £7,500
- Childcare providers registered for up to 15 places: £10,000
- Childcare providers registered for 16 to 29 places: £15,000
- Childcare providers registered for 30 or more places: £20,000
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The closing date for applications was 19 September 2025.
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