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Childcare Support Fund: how to apply

Last updated
1 October 2026 - see all updates
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education

This grant funds short-term, flexible childcare through registered providers, supporting low income families facing financial pressure or barriers to employment due to childcare costs. Grants have now been awarded. Support is available through the organisations delivering this fund.

Dates

  • applications open: 18 August 2026 
  • applications close: 1 September 2026
  • awards issued: from week commencing 22 September 2026 
  • projects start: as soon as possible after awards are issued 
  • all funding must be spent by: 31 March 2027 

Contact

Email: schoolagechildcare@gov.scot

First published
18 June 2026
Last updated
1 October 2026 - show all updates

  1. Updated to note that the fund has closed.

  2. Updated with information for second round of funding.

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