Capital Works Fund

The Capital Works Fund supports priority building projects to improve the learning environment, condition or character of Victorian schools.

Status:
Open, closes 4 July 2025
Who can apply:
Government
Funding:
$0 - $500,000

The Capital Works Fund (CWF) supports building projects to improve the learning environment, condition or character of schools. Funding is also available for projects that promote inclusion, especially for students with disabilities or additional needs.

The 2025-26 State Budget allocated $25 million to the fund.

Congratulations to the latest 21 schools to benefit from this fund (list available below).

Applications are open until Friday 4 July 2025.

Since 2024, 79 schools have gained grants so far from the $50 million invested in the CWF.

Categories of funding:

  • Minor Infrastructure: This is funding of up to $50,000 for small priority of condition-related projects.
  • Student Inclusion Projects: This is funding of up to $300,000 for Student Inclusion Projects to support all students, including those with disabilities or additional needs. This could be inclusive playgrounds. It could also be making indoor and outdoor learning areas more inclusive.
  • Larger Priority Projects: This is funding of up to $500,000 for larger priority or condition-related projects.

Guidelines

Updated