The purpose of the Schools Upgrade Fund (SUF) is to provide more equitable access to resources to support schools to help keep students and school staff safe, and get students’ education back on track after disruptions caused by COVID-19.
The $270.8 million Schools Upgrade Fund will deliver funding over two years to improve school facilities across the country.
This funding will help schools to provide their students with improved learning facilities in a COVID-19 safe environment.
$50 million will support projects in schools, including:
- A Targeted Round providing $18 million for capital projects, as announced as part of the Government’s 2022 election commitments.
- An Open Round providing $32 million for much needed improvements to
learning facilities including the purchase of air purifiers, upgrading
ventilation systems, building outdoor learning spaces, upgrading ICT
equipment, and urgent repairs.
A further $215 million will be provided in 2023 to help public
schools meet the cost of important infrastructure projects such as new
classrooms, buildings or other major refurbishments and upgrades. The
Government will work with state and territory governments to distribute
this funding based on need.
All schools (both government and non-government) can apply online for grants of up to $25,000.
An application can seek funding for multiple eligible projects if the
total funding sought does not exceed $25,000. Where a school is
composed of multiple campuses, the school may apply to deliver projects
across multiple campuses, as long as the total funding sought does not
exceed $25,000.
Applications open Monday 28 November 2022 and close 11.59 pm AEDT on Friday 24 February 2023. Successful schools will be notified in May 2023, with funding to be provided in June 2023.
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