Grants and programs: Department of Education

This grants program supports more kindergartens to set up nature programs, giving children more opportunity to get outdoors.

Guidance and support for local councils to expand and enhance their kindergarten registration and enrolment service.

Information about funding available to help approved providers implement innovative, retention-focused projects.

Helps with the cost of new school uniforms, shoes and other essential items for families who are facing hardship.

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund provides payments for eligible students to attend school camps, excursions, and sports and outdoor education programs.

This program creates work-based learning opportunities for school students, so they can explore careers, develop employability skills and make informed career choices.

Get funding to complete a placement in a regional, rural, or specialist government school.

Supporting the continuing access to outside school hours care for working families and regional communities.

This grant program will support the implementation of the Active Schools program in Victorian government schools.

Navigator is an educational re-engagement program that operates in each of the department’s 17 Areas.

This program provides funding for not-for-profit organisations to deliver curriculum enrichment and enhancement programs.

Register on Buying for Victoria website to receive updates on future procurements for the Schools Mental Health Menu.

Local councils or eligible not-for-profit organisations can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 to help host a Children’s Week activity.

Funding is available for community organisations to deliver homework clubs, afterschool activities and parent engagement activities for young people of African heritage.

Information about the Department of Education’s commitment to support existing and establish new toy libraries.