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Building Early Education Fund - Malangenna Children's Centre Grant Opportunity

Overview

The purpose of the grant opportunity is to support the delivery of the Malangenna Children’s Centre election commitment through the Building Fund.    On 28 April 2025, the Hon Anne Urquhart MP announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will invest up to $4 million to support the construction of a new building at the Malangenna Children’s Centre, which is operated by Devonport Child Care Centres Inc, in Devonport, Tasmania. The expansion of the service is expected to more than double the number of places available and provide early learning and care for around 170 children.

Key Information

Provider
Australian Goverment
Government
Funding Amount
$0 - $4,000,000
Opening Date
April 1, 2026
Closing Date
May 15, 2026
12 days left
Agency
Department of Education
Location
Devonport, Tasmania
Reference Number
GO8346
Country
AustraliaAustralia

Details

Eligibility Criteria
  • Grantee
    Must be Devonport Child Care Centres Inc ABN 41 030 619 747.
  • GST Registration
    Must be registered for GST purposes.
  • Financial Institution
    Must have an account with an Australian financial institution.
  • National Redress Scheme
    Must not be included on the National Redress Scheme's list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join.
  • Land Purchase
    Must have purchased the land for the proposed capital works located at Devonport, Tasmania and secured all necessary planning approvals.
Deliverables
  • Construction of a new building at Malangenna Children's Centre
  • Increase in ECEC places available to around 170 children
  • Annual report for the first five years of the designated use period confirming compliance with designated use requirements
Evaluation Criteria
Project Suitability30%

Assessment of the project's alignment with ECEC needs.

Experience20%

Experience of the applicant in managing construction projects.

Budget20%

Detailed breakdown of project costs and funding sources.

Child Care Workforce Plan15%

Plan for staffing and workforce development for the expanded service.

Risk Management15%

Identification of risks associated with the project and mitigation strategies.

How to Apply
Method
Email
Portal
buildingearlyeducationfund@education.gov.au
Conditions & Exclusions
  • Funding is for capital works only, not for land purchase or operational costs.
  • Must maintain capability to deliver additional care compared with original approved places.

Supporting Documents

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