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Building Early Education Fund – Supplemental Operational Funding Grant Opportunity

Department of Education · Australia

This grant provides supplemental operational funding to centres funded under the Building Early Education Fund so they can operate sustainably. Funding may support childcare services before opening and provide operational support once they are operating.

Funding

Up to $40M

Deadline

30 June 2029

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Must meet the eligibility requirements in section 4 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. Must relate to centres funded under the Building Fund. Must submit a complete application in SmartyGrants with all requested information and mandatory attachments. Must address all eligibility and assessment criteria and submit by the closing date.
Eligibility is detailed in section 4 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. The opportunity is for centres funded under the Building Fund and applicants must complete the SmartyGrants application, provide all requested information, address all eligibility and assessment criteria, include mandatory attachments, and submit by the closing date.

What's Funded

Operational funding for childcare centres funded under the Building Early Education Fund, including support prior to opening and ongoing operational support once operating.

Expected Outcomes

Childcare centres funded under the Building Fund are able to open and operate sustainably, maintaining service delivery in early childhood education and care.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitcompanylocal_governmentother

Stage

early_stageestablished

Funding Purposes

communityemploymentother

Keywords

early childhoodchild careoperational fundingeducationchildcare centressustainabilityBuilding Early Education Fund

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Building Early Education Fund – Supplemental Operational Funding Grant Opportunity?

The Building Early Education Fund – Supplemental Operational Funding Grant Opportunity is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Education in Australia, providing Up to $40M in funding. This grant provides supplemental operational funding to centres funded under the Building Early Education Fund so they can operate sustainably. Funding may support childcare services before opening and provide operational support once they are operating.

How much funding does the Building Early Education Fund – Supplemental Operational Funding Grant Opportunity provide?

The Building Early Education Fund – Supplemental Operational Funding Grant Opportunity provides Up to $40M in funding.

Who is eligible for the Building Early Education Fund – Supplemental Operational Funding Grant Opportunity?

Must meet the eligibility requirements in section 4 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. Must relate to centres funded under the Building Fund. Must submit a complete application in SmartyGrants with all requested information and mandatory attachments. Must address all eligibility and assessment criteria and submit by the closing date.

When does the Building Early Education Fund – Supplemental Operational Funding Grant Opportunity close?

Applications close on 30 June 2029.

What activities are funded?

Operational funding for childcare centres funded under the Building Early Education Fund, including support prior to opening and ongoing operational support once operating.

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