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.

Key dates

The scheme is open from 1 May 2025 until 31 July 2025.

Apply for a loan

The scheme is administered by the South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA).

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