Conditions of use for the Early Years Expansion Grant

1. This funding process is subject to cabinet approval.
2. The provider must be able to evidence appropriate permissions are in place for any building works such as permission from the land/lease owner and the required planning permission from the council.
3. The provider must abide by guidance issued by DfE and Liverpool Council on provision of places for Early Years Entitlements.
4. The provider will only use the grant for the purpose of enhancing or establishing new childcare places for new Early Years Entitlements.
5. The funding is used for the purpose identified on the application form.
6. Childcare places created through this grant must be available for at least five years.
7. The provider will not dispose of any items purchased through the grant within five years of the date of this agreement without prior written permission of the council officers.
8. The provider must give Liverpool City Council officers the right of access to confirm grant expenditure and carry out grant monitoring visits.
9. If the provider ceases to operate and the places are no longer available, within one year of the date of the agreement, Liverpool City Council officers must be notified immediately. The group will either return the equipment purchased through the grant or reimburse full cost of grant paid.
10. It is the provider’s responsibility to ensure that all equipment purchased through the grant is of good quality and is safe, strong, and durable and is marked with the ‘CE’ safety symbol and purchased from reputable suppliers.
11. It is the provider’s responsibility to ensure that adequate insurance cover is in place for all items purchased through the grant.
12. Liverpool City Council will not accept any liability for any damage or injury occurring as a result of the use of any equipment/building works purchased through the grant, nor will they be responsible for any ongoing repairs, loss of or damage to the equipment/building works.
13. Three written quotes should be submitted prior to any grant payment.
14. Successful applicants will enter a grant funding agreement with Liverpool City Council. The terms and conditions of which may vary dependent on the type of setting.
15. The provider will report to Liverpool City Council, via a completed evaluation form, on the impact of the grant within six months of the award.
16. All documentation relating to this funding must be kept for a minimum of six plus the current year and be made available to Liverpool City Council staff or their nominated representatives for audit purposes.
17. Liverpool City Council reserves the right to reclaim some or all of the grants paid if grant conditions are breached.