Non-government schools, not-for-profit (NFP) early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can apply for low-interest loans to build or upgrade facilities.

Funding of $171 million is available for low interest loans with terms up to 15 years.

Loans of between $500,000 and $10 million per school are available.

Criteria

We'll prioritise infrastructure projects that:

• increase the number of students who can enrol in areas where there is demand (for ECEC centre projects as determined by the Office for Early Childhood Development market information summary | Office for Early Childhood Development)
• support student retention
• refurbish existing facilities to provide a modern learning experience.

How to apply.

Round 4 of applications is now closed.

Visit school loans on the SAFA website to apply and for more information.