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School funding programs

Schools receive funding from various government and non-government sources.

Most school funding is received from the Victorian Government via the Department of Education. The Student Resource Package (SRP) is the department’s main funding mechanism for Victorian government schools. Find out more at the Find your school’s funding webpage.

The state budget also invests in building, expanding, modernising and maintaining schools.

The VSBA manages some programs that fund school building projects or upgrades. Find out more on the webpages linked below.

Education

Australian Government Schools Upgrade Fund Information

The Australian Government's Schools Upgrade Fund (SUF) invests in large building projects.

GrantClosed

Building Fund for Non-Government Schools – Catholic

The Building Fund for Non-Government Schools helps build and upgrade Catholic schools.

GrantOpen, closes 9 February 2026

Building Fund for Non-Government Schools – Independent

The Building Fund for Non-Government Schools helps build and upgrade independent schools.

GrantClosed

Building Fund for Non-Government Schools – Islamic Schools

The Building Fund for Non-Government Schools helps build and upgrade Islamic schools.

GrantClosed

Capital Works Fund

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

GrantClosed

Greener Government School Buildings Program

The Victorian Government is establishing itself as a climate change leader and has set an ultimate goal of net zero emissions by 2045.

GrantClosed

Hydrotherapy Pools at Specialist Schools Fund

This fund supports specialist schools to plan, design and build new hydrotherapy pools. It will not support the refurbishment or upgrade of existing hydrotherapy pools.

GrantClosed

Inclusive Schools Fund

The Inclusive Schools Fund supported small innovative building projects to meet the educational and social needs of all children and young people, including those with disabilities and additional needs.

GrantClosed

Minor Capital Works Fund

The Minor Capital Works Fund (MCWF) supported small but important building projects. These projects improved the learning environment, condition or character of schools.

Education

Planned Maintenance Program

We are committed to ensuring Victorians have access to safe learning spaces. This program gives funding to schools with facilities in the poorest condition.

GrantOngoing

Safe Tree Program

The Safe Tree Program is now open to help schools manage high-risk trees on their grounds.

GrantClosed

School Shade Sails Fund

Grants for schools to fund new shade sails over outdoor learning spaces.

Education

Shared Facilities Fund

This program is delivering a range of community infrastructure projects on school sites, including sporting facilities and community hubs.

Education

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