ClosedNon-ProfitQuarter 1 Payments
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 1 Payments — NSW
Up to $17K available
NSW Department of Education
Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in New South Wales community preschools to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan. The program supports inclusion, educational participation and equitable outcomes for children with disability and additional needs.
Funding
Up to $17K
Closed
5 Dec 2025
Duration
up to 1 year
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be a not-for-profit community preschool.
• Service must be receiving funding under NSW Start Strong for Community Preschools or the Mobile Preschool Funding Program.
• Funding is not available for places or hours that are Child Care Subsidy approved.
• Child must be at least 3 years old on or before 31 July in the preschool year and not in compulsory schooling, or turn 3 after 31 July and demonstrate exceptional circumstances.
• Child must have high learning support needs as defined in the guidelines.
• Child must require an Individual Learning Plan with individual goals, teaching strategies and adjustments.
• Child must require consistent support and guidance to participate on the same basis as peers.
• Citizenship and residency status are not considered for child eligibility.
Funding is only available to not-for-profit community preschools receiving funding under the NSW Start Strong for Community Preschools or the Mobile Preschool Funding Program. Funding is not available for places or hours in a service that are Child Care Subsidy approved. To obtain funding for an individual child, the child must either be at least 3 years old on or before 31 July in that preschool year and not in compulsory schooling, or turn 3 after 31 July and demonstrate exceptional circumstances. The child must also have high learning support needs, including constant and ongoing support needs or a temporary illness or injury requiring adjustments, require an Individual Learning Plan identifying goals and teaching strategies or adjustments, and require consistent support and guidance to engage at the same level as peers. Citizenship and residency status are not considered for child eligibility.
What's Funded
Developing and delivering Individual Learning Plans for eligible children in community preschools, including educational adjustments, adult guidance, teaching strategies, environmental modifications and support hours.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Improved inclusion of children with disability and additional needs in preschool programs, equitable education outcomes, support for transition to school, and increased sector capacity to include children on the same basis as their peers.Grant not accepting applications
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Stage
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Keywords
community preschooldisability inclusionearly childhood educationindividual learning planhigh learning support needsNew South Walespreschool fundingchildren with disability
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 1 Payments?
The 2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 1 Payments is a non-profit grant offered by NSW Department of Education in Australia, providing Up to $17K in funding. Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in New South Wales community preschools to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan. The program supports inclusion, educational participation and equitable outcomes for children with disability and additional needs.
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How much funding does the 2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 1 Payments provide?
The 2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 1 Payments provides Up to $17K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 1 year.
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Who is eligible for the 2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 1 Payments?
- Applicant must be a not-for-profit community preschool.
- Service must be receiving funding under NSW Start Strong for Community Preschools or the Mobile Preschool Funding Program.
- Funding is not available for places or hours that are Child Care Subsidy approved.
- Child must be at least 3 years old on or before 31 July in the preschool year and not in compulsory schooling, or turn 3 after 31 July and demonstrate exceptional circumstances.
- Child must have high learning support needs as defined in the guidelines.
- Child must require an Individual Learning Plan with individual goals, teaching strategies and adjustments.
- Child must require consistent support and guidance to participate on the same basis as peers.
- Citizenship and residency status are not considered for child eligibility.
4
When does the 2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 1 Payments close?
Applications closed on 5 Dec 2025.
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What activities are funded?
Developing and delivering Individual Learning Plans for eligible children in community preschools, including educational adjustments, adult guidance, teaching strategies, environmental modifications and support hours.
6
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