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Building Early Education Fund – Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Grant Opportunity
Department of Education · Australia
This grant provides capital funding to high-quality not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to undertake construction for new or expanded Centre-Based Day Care services. Applications are by invitation from the Department of Education.
Deadline
30 June 2027
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Must be invited to apply by the Department of Education
• Must be a high-quality not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO)
• Must provide all information requested
• Must address all eligibility criteria and assessment criteria
• Must submit the application by email to BuildingFundACCOGrant@education.gov.au
• Must submit within 12 weeks of being invited to apply
• Further eligibility requirements are detailed in section 4 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines
Applicants must be invited to apply by the Department of Education, provide all requested information, address all eligibility and assessment criteria, and submit the application by email within 12 weeks of being invited to apply. The opportunity is targeted to high-quality not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, with further eligibility detailed in section 4 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
What's Funded
Construction projects to deliver new or expanded Centre-Based Day Care services by eligible Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.Expected Outcomes
New or expanded early childhood education and care infrastructure and increased delivery of Centre-Based Day Care services for communities.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
non_profitindigenous_organisation
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
capital_expenditurecommunity
Keywords
early childhood educationchild careCentre-Based Day Carecapital grantsconstructionAboriginal Community Controlled OrganisationFirst Nationsnot-for-profit
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Building Early Education Fund – Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Grant Opportunity?
The Building Early Education Fund – Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Grant Opportunity is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Education in Australia. This grant provides capital funding to high-quality not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to undertake construction for new or expanded Centre-Based Day Care services. Applications are by invitation from the Department of Education.
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Who is eligible for the Building Early Education Fund – Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Grant Opportunity?
- Must be invited to apply by the Department of Education
- Must be a high-quality not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO)
- Must provide all information requested
- Must address all eligibility criteria and assessment criteria
- Must submit the application by email to BuildingFundACCOGrant@education.gov.au
- Must submit within 12 weeks of being invited to apply
- Further eligibility requirements are detailed in section 4 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines
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When does the Building Early Education Fund – Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Grant Opportunity close?
Applications close on 30 June 2027.
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What activities are funded?
Construction projects to deliver new or expanded Centre-Based Day Care services by eligible Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
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How do I apply for the Building Early Education Fund – Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Grant Opportunity?
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