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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

Australia

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.