Applications for the 2025–26 grant round of the Excellence Fund open on 19 December 2025 and close on 6 February 2026 at 5pm (AEDT)
A total of $1.56 million in funding is available for distribution in the 2025–26 grant round.
The Strong Beginnings (Excellence) Fund will provide funding to select ITE providers to share best practice and drive improved performance across the ITE sector through identified priority areas.
Eligible ITE providers are invited to submit an application.
See the Strong Beginnings webpage for further information.