Maeve O'Connell
Ceist:493. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to report how funding from the Building Blocks capital scheme was allocated between the scheme’s four strands. [31681/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 12 June 2025
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Freagraí scríofa
The Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme was launched on 4th November 2024. The closing date for applications was 30th January.
A total of 78 applications were received. These applications came from a variety of locations across the country. All applications received were appraised carefully against the objectives and criteria of the programme in a fair and impartial process.
There were four strands to the Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme - Community Purchase, Community Extension, Community Construction and Private Extension.
The table below outlines the number of applications shortlisted for progression to the next stage of the grant process, alongside the total grant value for each strand:
|
Strand |
Applications Shortlisted |
Total Grant Value € |
|
Community Extension |
24 |
9,597,170 |
|
Private Extension |
7 |
1,188,850 |
|
Community Purchasing |
4 |
3,000,000 |
|
Community Construction |
14 |
9,430,659 |
|
Total: |
49 |
23,216,679 |