Up to $80 million in grants is now available for small not-for-profit organisations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to build or expand early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in areas of need.
The small-scale grants package is part of the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund. It includes 3 grant opportunities:
- at least $20 million to build or expand Centre Based Day Care services or deliver in-venue Family Day Care in areas where services are needed most
- at least $20 million to support new or expanded ECEC services led by ACCOs
- up to $40 million in operational funding for Building Fund-supported ECEC services.
These grants will:
- support small not-for-profit providers and ACCOs to deliver capital projects that increase supply
- improve access to quality early learning for children and families in outer suburbs, regional and remote communities.
Each grant has its own eligibility requirements, guidelines and application process.
Read more on the Building Early Education Fund small-scale grant opportunities page.