ClosedNon-Profit2024-25

Innovation Grants Program

Department of Education · Australia

The Innovation Grants Program provides grants to approved providers of state-funded early childhood services in Victoria to trial innovative projects that improve retention of early childhood teachers and educators in the first five years of their careers. Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000 for projects to be delivered within 12 months.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$5K – $50K

Closed

8 Nov 2024

Duration

12 months

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Approved provider of a state-funded early childhood service in Victoria Employs at least one early career early childhood teacher or educator No significant compliance issues or outstanding debts to the department Must have appropriate insurance and agree to reporting, showcase participation, and a funding agreement
To be eligible, an organisation must be an approved provider of a state-funded early childhood service in Victoria; employ at least one early career early childhood teacher or educator in the first 5 years of their career; meet obligations under the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations with no significant compliance issues or incidents outstanding with the department; not owe any money to the department from previous funding or grants; have appropriate insurance for the funded activities; commit to presenting about project implementation at the virtual showcase event; not have received other funding explicitly for the same proposed project; disclose in the budget if other funding sources will supplement the grant; and agree to enter into a funding agreement if successful.

What's Funded

Innovative retention-focused projects for early career early childhood teachers and educators, such as shared induction programs, peer learning, collaboration between services, rotation trials, career pathway initiatives, and use of resources or technology that support workforce retention. Funding may also be used for back-fill to enable participation in project activities.

Expected Outcomes

Successful applicants are expected to implement the approved initiative, improve retention practices for early career teachers and educators, present on project implementation at a virtual showcase event, and submit interim and final reports and acquittal forms.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitcompanylocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

innovationtrainingemploymentcommunity

Keywords

early childhoodteacher retentioneducator retentioninnovationVictoriaworkforceearly career educatorsprofessional development

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Innovation Grants Program?

The Innovation Grants Program is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Education in Australia, providing $5K – $50K in funding. The Innovation Grants Program provides grants to approved providers of state-funded early childhood services in Victoria to trial innovative projects that improve retention of early childhood teachers and educators in the first five years of their careers. Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000 for projects to be delivered within 12 months.

How much funding does the Innovation Grants Program provide?

The Innovation Grants Program provides $5K – $50K in funding. The typical project duration is 12 months.

Who is eligible for the Innovation Grants Program?

Approved provider of a state-funded early childhood service in Victoria Employs at least one early career early childhood teacher or educator No significant compliance issues or outstanding debts to the department Must have appropriate insurance and agree to reporting, showcase participation, and a funding agreement

When does the Innovation Grants Program close?

Applications closed on 8 Nov 2024.

What activities are funded?

Innovative retention-focused projects for early career early childhood teachers and educators, such as shared induction programs, peer learning, collaboration between services, rotation trials, career pathway initiatives, and use of resources or technology that support workforce retention. Funding may also be used for back-fill to enable participation in project activities.

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