A thuismitheoir/ chaomhnóir,
Please see the information below regarding applying for Free School Meals Allowance and Uniform grants for the 2022/23 academic year.
Current Eligible Families and New Applicants
Parents/guardians who are currently in receipt of support for the 2021/22 school year will receive
a letter highlighting the need to apply for the 2022/23 school year and the process to do so. All
parents/guardians (including new applicants) will be able to apply online from week commencing
6 June 2022 via the EA website (Free School Meals / Uniform Grants | Education Authority Northern Ireland (eani.org.uk)).
It is important for all applicants to read and understand what supporting documentation is
required for their application. Information on this can also be found on the EA website.
Special Diet
Parents/Guardians whose child has a Statement of Special Educational Needs (Stage 5) and
requires a special diet should contact the Meals and Uniform Section for a paper application form
if they wish to apply under the special diet criterion.
Free School Meals / Uniform Allowance Helpdesk
The Free Schools Meals and Uniform Allowance Helpdesk is operated by staff across the EA Free
School Meals/Uniform Allowance service. It is available to assist parents and guardians who may have any queries. The Helpdesk operates Monday – Friday from 9am to 4.30pm and can be contacted via email:
mealsanduniform@eani.org.uk. The telephone number which should be used for all enquiries is
028 9041 8044.
Further information including eligibility criteria for the 2022-23 school year and a list of Frequently
Asked Questions to assist with any parental queries can be accessed by visiting the EA website.
