€500,000 grant for Kildare educational facilities
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The local Education and Training Board (KWWETB) is to receive an additional €507,500 in grants this year bringing its total funding for 2025 to €2,537,500.
This was announced last week (4 February) by our own Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD.
Minister Lawless announced €8m in funding in further education capital grants for the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide, and only the urban ETBs securing a higher grant than the KWETB.
“The devolved capital grant allows ETBs to address a range of small-scale capital needs across their further education and training (FET) estates, including minor works and procurement of equipment,” said Minister Lawless.
“This funding is an essential part of the overall funding framework to support ETBs in the delivery of FET.” Funding is provided under Project 2040 and forms part of the ongoing investment in the (FET) sector.
Using this grant, ETBs will be able to carry out work such as upgrades to computer and science labs, the replacement of apprenticeship equipment, roof works and planned improvement works of FET buildings.
“The National Development Plan, part of Project Ireland 2040, provided a dedicated capital envelope for the FET sector,” Minister Lawless added.
“The Devolved Capital Allocation allows ETBs to respond to the most pressing FET capital needs within their respective regions.
“ETBs can prioritise maintenance and upgrading works across their existing capital stock, ensuring value for money while enhancing the FET learning environment.” Avril Behan, Director of FET College of the Future in SOLAS, said: "SOLAS is delighted with the announcement of continuing support for Education and Training Boards (ETBs) through the Devolved Capital Grant for FET.
The funding will be distributed through SOLAS, formerly FÁS.
