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Special Education Furniture and Equipment Grants
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A scheme of grants is available for the purchase of educational equipment for primary and post-primary pupils who have been diagnosed as having serious physical or communicative disabilities.
Amounts:
- €6,500 per Special Needs Class
- an additional €7,000 for equipment for departmentally approved multi-sensory rooms
Grant aid is also provided for specific items such as chairs and tables. The purpose of the grant aid is to provide the pupils with furniture and equipment that will directly help them in their education journey.
Schools must apply directly to the Department of Education Devolved Projects Section for furniture and equipment. Applications must be supported by a report from a professional who has assessed the pupil.
On receipt of a full application, the department will advise schools on the level of grant approved.
Schools must await the approval of the department before purchasing equipment.
After purchase, all information about delivery, invoice records, money expended and so on must be retained within the school as this may be requested at a later stage.
