ClosedMixed2024-25
Innovation Grants Program
Department of Education · Australia
The Innovation Grants Program provides grants of $5,000 to $50,000 to approved providers of state-funded early childhood services in Victoria. Funding supports innovative projects aimed at improving retention of early childhood teachers and educators in the first five years of their careers.
Funding
$5K – $50K
Closed
8 Nov 2024
Duration
12 months
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Be an approved provider of a state-funded early childhood service in Victoria
• Employ at least one early career ECT 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
• Not owe any money to the department from previous funding or grants
• Have the appropriate type and level of insurance for the funded activities
• Commit to presenting about project implementation at the virtual showcase event
• Not have received other funding explicitly for implementing the proposed project
• Outline in the budget if other funding sources will supplement the requested grant
• Agree to enter into a funding agreement with the department if selected
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 grant activities; commit to presenting at the virtual showcase event; not have received other funding explicitly for the same proposed project; outline any supplementary funding from other sources in the budget proposal; 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, staff rotation trials, career pathway initiatives, collaboration between services, and use of resources or technology to support workforce retention. Funding may also be used for back-fill to enable participation in project activities.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Successful applicants are expected to develop and implement the proposed initiative, present on project implementation at a virtual showcase event, and submit interim and final reports and acquittal forms. Projects should improve retention practices for early career early childhood teachers and educators.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
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Stage
any
Funding Purposes
innovationtrainingemploymentcommunity
Keywords
early childhoodteacher retentioneducator retentioninnovationVictoriaworkforceearly career educatorsprofessional development
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Innovation Grants Program?
The Innovation Grants Program is a mixed grant offered by Department of Education in Australia, providing $5K – $50K in funding. The Innovation Grants Program provides grants of $5,000 to $50,000 to approved providers of state-funded early childhood services in Victoria. Funding supports innovative projects aimed at improving retention of early childhood teachers and educators in the first five years of their careers.
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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.
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Who is eligible for the Innovation Grants Program?
- Be an approved provider of a state-funded early childhood service in Victoria
- Employ at least one early career ECT 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
- Not owe any money to the department from previous funding or grants
- Have the appropriate type and level of insurance for the funded activities
- Commit to presenting about project implementation at the virtual showcase event
- Not have received other funding explicitly for implementing the proposed project
- Outline in the budget if other funding sources will supplement the requested grant
- Agree to enter into a funding agreement with the department if selected
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When does the Innovation Grants Program close?
Applications closed on 8 Nov 2024.
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What activities are funded?
Innovative retention-focused projects for early career early childhood teachers and educators, such as shared induction programs, peer learning, staff rotation trials, career pathway initiatives, collaboration between services, and use of resources or technology to support workforce retention. Funding may also be used for back-fill to enable participation in project activities.
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