Eligibility: Local school communities.

Purpose: small scale projects and their associated costs.

Amount: $1,000 and $20,000

Due date: 30 September 2019

All local schools are encouraged to apply for the Local Schools Community Fund

The Fund provides each Federal electorate with funding, which schools can access for small scale projects and their associated costs. These projects are to benefit students and school communities, schools can apply for funding for one project between $1,000 and $20,000.

Schools should identify their projects in consultation with their local school community including, but not limited to School Boards, Parents and Citizens Associations (P & C) and Student Representatives. Prior to applying for funding for a project, schools are required to notify their approved authority.

Applications open 25 July 2019 and are to be submitted through the Department of Education’s SchoolsHUB portal at https://schools.education.gov.au by 5:00 pm AEST on 30 September 2019. 

Information about how to apply, as well as guidelines, frequently asked questions and other information about the Fund are on the Department of Education’s website; www.education.gov.au/local-schools-community-fund. However, if you require further assistance please feel free to contact my office.

I encourage all schools in Sampson to take advantage of this opportunity through the Fund and wish you all the best for the application process.