The Victorian Government is investing $3.6 million over 4 years to support kindergarten services to deliver outdoor learning programs, giving children more opportunities to play outside, connect with nature and learn.
Eligible early childhood services are invited to apply for a one-off $6,000 grant to help establish a new or enhance an existing bush kinder program for delivery in 2026.
Now in its third year, the Bush Kinder Grants program awards up to 150 grants each year to help funded kindergarten services run nature programs at local parks, bushland and beaches.
For more information and to apply, refer to: Bush Kinder Grants Program. Applications close Thursday 18 September 2025.
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For further enquiries about the grants, contact the bush kinder grants team by email: bush.kinder.grants@education.vic.gov.au
For more information about how to set up a bush kinder program, refer to: Bush kinders.
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