Dear Service Provider,

Building Blocks – Expansion Grant Scheme applications opened on the 22 February 2024. 

We would like to remind applicants that the closing date for submitting applications for the Building Blocks – Expansion Grant Scheme is 3 April 2024.

There will be no further extension to this date, and it will not be possible to submit late applications. 

When submitting your application, please ensure you have attached all required documents from the following checklist:

Checklist of Documents
1. Professional Report (Mandatory)
2. Planning Permission included (if required)
3. Owner’s Permission template (if required)
4. Rental/Lease/Licence Agreement/Letter of Intent (If required)
5. Indicative quote documentation
6. Evidence of match funding (Private Providers only)
7. Any further supporting documentation
*Please ensure that no blank documents, password protected documents or email links of any sort are enclosed within the application. 

To support applicants with the Building Blocks – Expansion Grant Scheme, a Frequently Asked Questions document and the Applicant Guidelines are available on the Early Years Hive.  

Applicants can contact the Early Years Provider Centre (EYPC) with any queries by raising a service request on the Early Years Hive under the programme: Building Blocks – Expansion Grant Scheme and selecting the relevant sub-category. 

Please note: If applicants contact Pobal with an ICT issue within 48 hours of the closing date and time, Pobal cannot guarantee that the ICT issue will be resolved in time to submit the application. 

Regards,

The Early Years Team