The Federal Government has opened funding under the expansion of the National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program.

 

Schools will be able to apply for a maximum of $60,000 over three years to establish or expand chaplaincy or secular student welfare services.

 

The Federal Government has announced that schools considered most in need of the funding will be given priority under the funding program, with schools in very remote locations eligible for an additional 20 per cent of loading or a maximum of $72,000 over three years.

 

Under the funding program, schools will be required to submit evidence and results of consultation with their parent body or equivalent, demonstrating sufficient support for the appointment of a chaplain or student welfare worker.

 

The expansion round will be conducted in two opening periods

  • Opening 1 opens 20 October 2011 12.00 pm EST and must be submitted by 8.00 pm EST on 22 December 2011.
  • Opening 2 opens 5 January 2012 12.00 pm EST and must be submitted by 8.00 pm EST on 2 March 2012.

 

All applications for funding under the National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program will be lodged electronically via the Internet. Applications will only be accepted if submitted online, and a receipt of the submission will be issued automatically.

 

Funding under the expansion will be in accordance with the new Guidelines. Applicants already in receipt of funding are not eligible to bid for funding under the expansion round.