Amounts and rounds change. Always confirm the current guidelines on the funder's site before you apply.
Up to $200,000 (buildings & playgrounds) · up to $10,000 (equipment)
For not-for-profit community organisations, government and non-government schools and councils that run, or plan to run, funded Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten. Covers playground upgrades that make outdoor areas safe and inclusive for children of all abilities.
Read the guidelines →Varies by round
General facility and playground improvement funding for kindergartens and early learning centres. Rounds open and close during the year, so check the current guidelines.
Read the guidelines →Up to $350,000 per project
Funds inclusive playgrounds and outdoor learning areas at Victorian government schools. Talk to your regional provision and planning manager early if the project is on Department land.
Read the guidelines →Usually $2,000–$50,000
Most Melbourne councils run yearly community or facilities grants that community groups, sporting clubs and not-for-profits can use for playground and safety upgrades. Search your council name plus "community grants".
Photos, rough measurements and the equipment fall heights. A site measure is free for school and kinder projects.
Area, depth for each zone, rubber type, base prep, edging, and access, all on separate lines so assessors can see exactly where the money goes.
Most grants ask for itemised quotes at application stage. We can give you two finishes (e.g. coloured CSBR and premium EPDM) so you can apply for the right amount.
If your application is still being assessed when the quote expires, ask us and we will re-issue it so your numbers still line up.
Typical budget guide: 15 mm coloured CSBR runs about $190–$290/m² ex GST over sound concrete. Fall-height depths of 40–60 mm under play equipment run about $335–$640/m², depending on rubber and size. Your itemised quote gives the exact figure.