Grants and programs: Department of Education

Helps with the cost of new school uniforms, shoes and other essential items for families who are facing hardship.

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.

Supporting students to transition into modern careers in agriculture.

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund provides payments for eligible students to attend school camps, excursions, and sports and outdoor education programs.

Guidance and support for local councils to expand and enhance their kindergarten registration and enrolment service.

Health and safety information for secondary school students who are starting work experience.

This program supports access to work-based learning opportunities, so students can develop employability skills and make informed career choices.

Information about the Victorian Government’s commitment to support existing and establish new toy libraries.

This grants program will support more kindergartens to set up nature programs, giving children more opportunity to get outdoors.

Funding is available for community organisations to deliver homework clubs, afterschool activities and parent engagement activities for young people of African heritage.

Apply for a grant to support your teaching placement in eligible regional, remote or specialist government schools.

Register on Buying for Victoria website to be considered for the 2024 Schools Mental Health Menu.

Supporting the continuing access to outside school hours care for working families and regional communities.

Information about funding available to help approved providers implement innovative, retention-focused projects.