School Subsidy Scheme
Funding Providers
Department of Education (QLD)
Location
QLDFunding Type
Cash grant G01817
Primary Category
EducationEligible to
- Not-for-Profits
- Unincorporated Groups
- Schools
Funding
Amount : $50,000Total pool: $10,000,000
Round(s)
Ongoing
Purpose
To assist schools with the cost of school community facility (capital works) projects to enhance learning outcomes for students and the wider community.
Overview
The funding is initiated for capital works that fall outside of the scope of other infrastructure programs offered by the Department of Education.
The Schools Subsidy Scheme (SSS) is supportive of innovative infrastructure projects.
The Scheme is ongoing.
Allocation of funds:
A total budget of $10 million is offered annually. Applications close in November of the prior year with program approval in June the following year.
Project approval is subject to funding availability and Ministerial approval.
Funds are paid to the relevant school and the principal will be responsible for funds being used appropriately and to ensure the project is delivered within required departmental and legislative requirements, as outlined in the program guidelines.
Funding applications will consist of a co-contribution from the school or centre, in addition to the subsidy amount being sought. The split in contributions to make up the overall proposed project budget is determined by the SSS calculator. The school's location, student enrolment, and estimated project costs are taken into account when calculating the required school contribution.
The Minister for Education will approve the list of recommended projects in late June. Funding will be available from July of the financial year to which the funding is assigned.
Applications close in November of the prior year. The closing date for the year and current application forms are available on the SSS OnePortal page.
Limitations
Eligibility:
All Queensland state schools (including state primary, high, middle and special schools; environmental educational centres; and distance education schools) are eligible to seek funding to initiate projects of $50,000 and above under the SSS. The maximum subsidy value provided to each project is $500,000, including those staged over time.
Applications / Guidelines
Contact Details
- Phone: (07) 3034 4854
- Email: schoolsubsidyscheme@qed.qld.gov.au
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