Expressions of Interest Invited for Evidence-Based Parenting Programmes
Organisations across Cork, Kerry and South Tipperary are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to deliver and coordinate evidence-based parenting programmes as part of the development and strengthening of Community Based Parenting Hubs in the South West region. The initiative is funded through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) programme and is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.
The funding aims to enhance supports available to parents and families by building local capacity, increasing access to quality parenting programmes, and strengthening collaboration between community organisations, practitioners and parenting support services. Community Based Parenting Hubs act as local information and support centres, helping parents access relevant services, information and guidance within their communities.
Priority Training Areas
Expressions of Interest are particularly sought from organisations with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Parenting support for neurodivergent teenagers and adolescents
- Parenting when separated
- Managing challenging adolescent behaviour
Applicants may propose to deliver one, some, or all of these training areas.
Funding Available
A maximum allocation of €70,000 is available for the South West region to support the delivery and coordination of these programmes. Funding proposals should demonstrate value for money, organisational capacity, programme quality, and alignment with identified regional needs.
Who Should Apply?
Applications are encouraged from organisations that:
- Have experience delivering evidence-based parenting programmes
- Can support training and capacity building for practitioners
- Are committed to working collaboratively with Community Based Parenting Hubs and local parenting support services
- Can meet ESF+ reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements
- Have the organisational capacity to coordinate programme delivery across communities in the South West region.
Application Deadline
Completed Expressions of Interest should be submitted to Tracey Holt at no later than 5 October 2026. Applications should be clearly labelled“ESF+ Parenting Programmes EOI Southwest”. Late or incomplete submissions cannot be considered.
For full details and application documentation, interested organisations should consult the funding call and EOI application form. Funding is subject to ESF+ programme requirements and successful applicants must be in a position to commence delivery following contract award.