ICT Grant

The ICT Grant is €2000 basic plus €39.73 per mainstream primary school, €47.67 special school/special class in mainstream school, €43.70 DEIS primary school.
The ICT grant can be used for:

• Computing Devices for learners: These may include desktop PCs, laptops, tablets or hybrid devices. These can include equipment for the provision of DCG.
• Projectors including short throw or ultra-short throw, long throw, interactive, or interactive flat screens (IFS). …..
• Networking equipment (e.g. fixed and wireless networking, and including cabling, switches and installation).
• Cloud based tools and applications to support learning.
• Learning platforms – these are generally cloud based applications used to support the teaching and learning process.
• Local software, apps, tools and equipment to support learning, including differentiated and personalised learning.
• Other ICT Equipment: This can include relevant and fit for purpose ICT elements to be used to support teaching, learning and assessment. An indicative (though not exhaustive) list includes audio visual equipment such as still and video cameras, speakers, interactive presentation technologies, visualisers, and equipment including mobile laptop/tablet trollies, printers and a school server.
• The funding can also be utilised to provide for maintenance and repair of equipment purchased with this funding. Classrooms or other teaching areas:

The ICT grant is a ring-fenced grant and the balance unspent at the year-end must be reconciled and unspent amount provided to your accountant at year-end.