The Australian Government has opened a new Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) sustainability and capital support grant round.
This grant helps early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in areas experiencing disadvantage or vulnerability stay open and continue supporting families.
Child Care Subsidy approved providers can apply for a grant if they:
- operate in, or service families from, an identified priority area
- operate in, or service families from, a regional, remote or very remote area, or
- provide specialised care to communities experiencing disadvantage or vulnerability.
These providers can apply for a:
- sustainability support grant – for activities that improve their financial viability
- capital support grant – for minor works to improve their existing facilities.
Applications close at 9 pm AEDT on 25 February 2026.
To find out more and apply:
- read the grant guidelines on GrantConnect
- visit our sustainability and capital support grant page.