Education is critical in helping to build a strong and equitable society.
In Australia, education grants are available to assist organisations to make a difference to the communities they serve and to individuals wanting to advance their learning. There is significant need for education funding, both to help sustain existing initiatives as well as to improve education and training opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage.
Organisations and individuals looking to find educational grants include:
Primary and secondary schools
Early childhood education
Higher education (including scholarships)
Not-for-profit organisations
Businesses
Local Councils
Other organisations, such as social enterprises
Students
Employees and prospective workers.
Education grants are available to provide funding for:
Increasing educational participation by children and young people, particularly those faced with disadvantage
Equipment and infrastructure grants for schools, including to promote inclusivity
Sporting programs to support the health and wellbeing of young people
Mental health programs for children and young people
Professional development for teachers and principals
Leadership development, skills and capacity building in all industries
Sustainability initiatives that teach people how to fight climate change
Increasing capacity for preschools and early childhood education providers
Adult community education programs
Scholarships and fellowships for students
Research, innovation and advocacy, including by Universities.
Many funding providers offer education grants, or grants that aim to meet educational objectives, and you can find educational grants are available from government, philanthropic and corporate funders.
If you are working in any area of education, below are some education specific grants currently open that are worth checking out.
Before applying for an education grant we recommend that you:
Read the grant guidelines in full before starting your application
Ensure you are eligible (and don’t go forward if you are not!)
Be clear but concise in your application responses
Include an accurate budget and other figures
Double check your work before you hit submit.
By following these tips, we hope that you will be successful in your journey to find and win funding for your education initiatives. The work that you do is so important to our community now and for our future - thank you for your passion and dedication to making a difference!
Sporting Schools Grants
Helps primary schools and secondary schools in relation to year 7 and 8 students deliver sport-based activities before, during or after school hours.
Applications close 18 November 2022.
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Community Education Program Grants
Supports sustainable programs for Australians under the age of 25, promoting ongoing education and skills making a significant difference to the lives of participants. Ansvar’s Community Education Program provides a range of grants to organisations supporting Australian youth through programs that fall under two categories – Empowerment and Education, and Outreach and Support.
Applications close 2 December 2022.
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Edified Energiser Grants
Awards grants to individuals or groups with a compelling plan to improve education for their community. The plan could be small - becoming a teacher in your community. It could be a grand plan - creating a new EdTech platform to bring free education to world. Or anything in between. What’s important is that your plan is compelling and that Edified can see you have the vision and capability to make it happen.
Applications close 7 November 2022.
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The Honig Foundation Grants - Innovative Projects
Invites thought leaders from the charitable sector to “pitch” new ideas on developing and implementing innovative projects that lead to real improvements in the quality of life of disadvantaged Australians.
Applications close 15 November 2022.
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Be Connected Grants - Building Digital Skills
Enables organisations to support older Australians 50+ through free face-to-face contact (if safe to do so), either one-on-one or in small groups, to develop their digital skills and confidence, utilising the learning courses available on the Be Connected Learning site.
Applications close 11 November 2022.
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The Balnaves Foundation Grants
Supports organisations that aim to create a better Australia through education, medicine and the arts with a focus on young people, the disadvantaged, and Indigenous Australia.
Always open.
Kate Wilson
Grants Strategist