New equipment, building projects or additional targeted support could soon be on the way for schools across Ballarat with a new grants program with up to $200,000 available for projects to benefit local kids’ learning experience.
The Local Schools Community Fund will offer grants between $1,000 and $20,000 to help schools fund projects that will benefit their communities.
“This is a great opportunity for schools all across the electorate”, Ms King said.
“The great schools across our electorate all have great projects that would improve their communities if only they could pull together the necessary funding”.
“This grants program will allow some of these projects to get over the line”
“The Fund opened for applications on 25 July 2019 and I’d encourage all schools in Ballarat to think about what they could do with a share of the funds”.
“Schools may lodge one application for each of their campuses, so it’s important that the project identified delivers a real benefit for their local school community.”
The Local Schools Community Fund is open to government, Independent and Catholic schools, but eligibility conditions will apply, and proposed projects will be assessed by a committee to be appointed by the Member for Ballarat.
Projects could include small-scale extensions or classroom refurbishments, new computer facilities, mental health and counselling services, playground equipment, library resources, or sports facilities.
Applications will be through SchoolsHUB – https://schools.education.gov.au/. Schools may submit one application for up to $20,000 funding for each of their campuses.
Applications opened on 25 July 2019 and will close on 30 September 2019. These applications will then be provided to the committee for assessment.
All projects must be completed by the end of 2020.
