Dear Service Provider,
The application process for the Core Funding 2026/2027 programme year will open at 12pm today.
You can submit an original Core Funding Application Module for the 2026/2027 Core Funding programme year by navigating to the Core Funding Application page under the Programme menu.
Partner Services contracted into the 2025/2026 Core Funding programme year, who have completed the May Review and Confirm process and their Review and Confirm record is at an ‘Approved’ status, will have the option to auto-populate their original Core Funding Application Module for the 2026/2027 Core Funding programme year using the information from the most recently ‘Approved’ 2025/2026 Core Funding application record.
Where a Partner Service has a retrospective Update Due Dates(s) for the 2025/2026 Core Funding programme year, these must be actioned prior to starting the submission of their original Core Funding Application Module for 2026/2027 programme year.
Once you have submitted your original Core Funding Application Module, you will have a 21-day window to accept the Core Funding Partner Service Funding Agreement 2026/2027 which will become available in the All Programme Applications section under the Programmes menu.
If your service requires support, additional resources are available under the Help and Support section on the Early Years Hive. Your local City/County Childcare Committee (CCC) are also available for guidance to assist you in completing your Core Funding Application Module.
If you require any further assistance or clarification on any of the above, please contact the Early Years Provider Centre (EYPC) by raising a Service Request.
Regards,
The Early Years Team