Emerging Priorities Program (EPP)

Grant Category Primary and Secondary Schools

Grant Status Closed

Delivered on behalf of Department of Education, Skills and Employment

Selection process Open

State/Territory National

Closing Date/Time 10:00am 28 January 2022 9:00pm 17 February 2022 AEDT

The EPP contributes to the achievement of Outcome 1, Program 1.5 - Student Support Package of the department’s Portfolio Budget Statement.

The continuing impacts of COVID-19 on schools and students, including through prolonged lockdowns and broader disruption, have been immensely challenging throughout 2020 and 2021. The 2022 school year will see a continuation of the return to face-to-face learning and a renewed focus on supporting students and school communities.

Acknowledging these impacts, the Australian Government is bringing forward all remaining funding in the EPP to the 2021–22 financial year, enabling up to $11.2 million (GST exclusive) in funding to be available for projects that meet the objective and outcomes of the EPP.

The intended outcomes of this grant opportunity are:

improved educational outcomes for school students
improved engagement of school students and their families with school education
improved wellbeing of school leaders, teachers, and school students.

More information

More information about the EPP, as well as requirements for applicants, can be found in the following grant opportunity documents:

Grant Opportunity Guidelines
Questions and Answers
Sample Commonwealth Standard Grant Agreement
Sample Commonwealth Standard Grant Agreement Supplementary Terms

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