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Preschools on non-government school sites program

NSW Government

Funding amountUp to $4,000,000
DeadlineCloses Wed, 30 Sept 2026
RegionNSW

Overview

This grant program provides funding to build new or upgrade existing preschools on at least 50 non-government school sites, at both independent and Catholic schools in NSW.

Eligibility

Grants under the program are to be directed towards non-government schools that: provide primary education (that is, primary schools and composite (K-12) schools) are located in high-growth areas, with consideration of socio-economic status, student demographics and classification as a school for a specific purpose. Who can apply To be eligible for funding under the program, a non-government school must: be registered for funding assistance under the Education Act 1990 (NSW) (the Act) not operate on a ‘for profit’ basis within the meaning of section 83C of the Act be affiliated with one of the two grant authorities to the satisfaction of the relevant grant authority either own the land or have a lease on the land and/or buildings for a period commensurate with the period in which the grant may be required to be repaid if the school no longer provides education services. Eligible non-government schools should submit applications to their relevant grant authority. Who can’t apply Individuals or groups of individuals Unincorporated organisations For-profit commercial organisations Types of projects funded under this grant Eligible non-government schools and non-government school authorities may apply to their grant authority for funding for the planning, construction, alteration, extension, renovation, or upgrading of educational facilities, including: new capital developments to increase preschool enrolments refurbishment of existing facilities to increase preschool enrolments or provide facilities and learning spaces at an acceptable standard. What can’t you apply for Applications for projects under the program will not be eligible if the project has already received partial or full funding or been successful in a grant application for partial or full funding, through another government source including other programs administered by the department, other NSW government departments or agencies, or another grant.

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