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Building Early Education Fund – Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Grant Opportunity

Overview

The purpose of the ACCO Grant Round is to provide capital grants to high-quality not-for-profit ACCOs to undertake construction for the delivery of new or expanded Centre-Based Day Care (CBDC) services. Organisations will be invited to apply based on consultation with First Nations partners and peak bodies.

Key Information

Provider

Australian Goverment

Government

Opening Date

March 23, 2026

Agency

Department of Education

Location

ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS

Reference Number

GO8331

Country

Australia

Details

Eligibility Criteria

Invitation to Apply
To be eligible to apply you must have received an invitation to apply from the department.
ABN and GST Registration
Applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST.
Financial Institution Account
Applicants must have an account with an Australian financial institution.
Community-Controlled Organisation
Applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisation.
Provider Approval
Applicants must either currently hold, or commit to obtaining, provider approval under National Law and under Family Assistance Law.

Deliverables

Capital works to establish or expand ECEC services.

Evaluation Criteria

Experience with Service Provision25%%

Describe your organisation’s experience with past quality service provision to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Community Need25%%

Describe the need in your proposed community to improve engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in ECEC.

Capital Works Proposal25%%

Describe your proposal for capital works, including management of finances, resources, and approvals.

Grant Agreement Requirements25%%

Outline your organisation’s ability to meet the grant agreement requirements, particularly cost-effective delivery and completion timelines.

How to Apply

Method: Email
Contact: BuildingFundACCOGrant@education.gov.au

Conditions & Exclusions

•Applicants must not be Commonwealth, state, territory agencies or bodies, individuals, unincorporated associations, or overseas residents/organisations.
•Applicants must not be on the National Redress Scheme’s list of non-compliant institutions.
•Applicants must not have received funding from another capital funding stream of the Building Fund.