E-sceal 548 - ICT Grant – Additional Funding
- Published: 07 March 2019
To complement the Digital Learning Framework and Digital Learning Planning Resource, the DES has provided funding of €50 million.
The grants will be allocated through a standard lump sum and additional per-capita sums based on the size of the school. At primary level, the grant is worth in the region of €5,900 for a 100 pupil school and almost €22,000 for a 500 pupil school.
The rates payable are €2,000 per school plus €39.89 per mainstream pupil in primary schools, with additional per capita payments for pupils in DEIS schools, Special Classes and Special Schools.
Additionally, a further €5 million is being set aside to recognise and support schools’ efforts to engage with digital technologies in teaching and learning. Schools are being invited to apply for the additional fund by demonstrating evidence of effective embedding of digital technologies and Digital Learning Planning no later than the 22 March 2019.
PDST are providing advice and guidance to schools on appropriate equipment and technology - www.pdstechnologyineducation.ie.
Assistance with procurement is being provided by the DES, Schools Procurement Unit www.spu.ie.
Click here to view Press Release
Click here to view DES Circular
Click here for advice to apply for additional funding
