Grants and programs: Department of Education
State schools’ Relief
Helps with the cost of new school uniforms, shoes and other essential items for families who are facing hardship.
2025 Children’s Week Grants Program
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.
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund provides payments for eligible students to attend school camps, excursions, and sports and outdoor education programs.
Kindergarten Central Registration and Enrolment
Guidance and support for local councils to expand and enhance their kindergarten registration and enrolment service.
safe@work
Health and safety information for secondary school students who are starting work experience.
School to Work
This program creates work-based learning opportunities for school students, so they can explore careers, develop employability skills and make informed career choices.
Toy Library Grants Program
Information about the Victorian Government’s commitment to support existing and establish new toy libraries.
Bush Kinder Grants Program
This grants program will support more kindergartens to set up nature programs, giving children more opportunity to get outdoors.
Victorian African Communities Homework Club Grant Initiative
Funding is available for community organisations to deliver homework clubs, afterschool activities and parent engagement activities for young people of African heritage.
Pre-service teacher Placement Grant program
Get funding to complete a placement in a regional, rural, or specialist government school.
How to be included on the Schools Mental Health Menu
Register on Buying for Victoria website to receive updates on future procurements for the Schools Mental Health Menu.
Outside School Hours Care Grants Initiative
Supporting the continuing access to outside school hours care for working families and regional communities.
Innovation Grants Program
Information about funding available to help approved providers implement innovative, retention-focused projects.
Strategic Partnerships Program
This program provides funding for not-for-profit organisations to deliver curriculum enrichment and enhancement programs.
Active Schools Expert Support Service Grant Program
This grant program will support the implementation of the Active Schools program in Victorian government schools.
Updated 26 March 2026
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