ClosedNon-ProfitQuarter 2 Priority Payments
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 2 Priority Payments — NSW
Up to $17K available
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. Priority payments may be made outside the regular quarterly schedule where urgent safety-related support is needed.
Funding
Up to $17K
Closed
20 Feb 2026
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 generally be at least 3 years old on or before 31 July in the preschool year and not in compulsory schooling, including homeschooling.
• Alternatively, a child turning 3 after 31 July may be eligible if exceptional circumstances are demonstrated.
• Child must have high learning support needs, including constant and ongoing support needs or a temporary illness or injury requiring short-term adjustment.
• Child must require an Individual Learning Plan identifying goals, teaching strategies and adjustments.
• Child must require consistent support and guidance to engage at the same level as peers.
• Citizenship and residency status are not considered for child eligibility.
• For priority payments, there must be an urgent need to remove barriers for supervision and ensure access and participation.
• Priority payment factors may include significant safety concerns and submission within the first 4 weeks of Quarter 2, 3 or 4.
• Priority payment is not available for children funded for HLSN in previous years at the community preschool.
Funding is available only to not-for-profit community preschools in New South Wales that receive 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. To obtain funding for an individual child, the child must generally 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. The child must have high learning support needs, including constant and ongoing support needs or a temporary illness or injury requiring short-term adjustment, require an Individual Learning Plan, and require consistent support and guidance to engage on the same basis as peers. Priority payments may be considered where there is an urgent need to remove barriers for supervision and ensure access and participation, including significant safety concerns, where the application is submitted within the first 4 weeks of Quarter 2, 3 or 4. Priority payment is not available for children funded for HLSN in previous years at the community preschool.
What's Funded
Developing and delivering a child’s Individual Learning Plan, providing significant adjustments, adult guidance, teaching strategies, environmental modifications, and supervision support to enable participation in the preschool educational program.Before you apply
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Improved inclusion and equitable education outcomes for children with disability and additional needs, safer participation in preschool, and support for transition to school.Grant not accepting applications
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Keywords
preschooldisability inclusionhigh learning support needsindividual learning planearly childhood educationcommunity preschoolpriority paymentNew South Wales
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 2 Priority Payments?
The 2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 2 Priority Payments is a non-profit grant offered by 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. Priority payments may be made outside the regular quarterly schedule where urgent safety-related support is needed.
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How much funding does the 2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 2 Priority Payments provide?
The 2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 2 Priority 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 2 Priority 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 generally be at least 3 years old on or before 31 July in the preschool year and not in compulsory schooling, including homeschooling.
- Alternatively, a child turning 3 after 31 July may be eligible if exceptional circumstances are demonstrated.
- Child must have high learning support needs, including constant and ongoing support needs or a temporary illness or injury requiring short-term adjustment.
- Child must require an Individual Learning Plan identifying goals, teaching strategies and adjustments.
- Child must require consistent support and guidance to engage at the same level as peers.
- Citizenship and residency status are not considered for child eligibility.
- For priority payments, there must be an urgent need to remove barriers for supervision and ensure access and participation.
- Priority payment factors may include significant safety concerns and submission within the first 4 weeks of Quarter 2, 3 or 4.
- Priority payment is not available for children funded for HLSN in previous years at the community preschool.
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When does the 2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 2 Priority Payments close?
Applications closed on 20 Feb 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Developing and delivering a child’s Individual Learning Plan, providing significant adjustments, adult guidance, teaching strategies, environmental modifications, and supervision support to enable participation in the preschool educational program.
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