Cancer Council SA and Preventive Health SA are funding permanent shade structures (new builds or structural repairs) to reduce UV exposure for children in school and early childhood settings. This is a prevention-focused funding opportunity with a clear construction deliverable.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant site must be a public education or care site (school or early childhood setting).
- Applicants must meet eligibility requirements (checked via the program’s eligibility process).
- Only one application per education institution will be considered (latest submission counts if multiple are submitted).
- Applicants must demonstrate support from their governing council/management committee/school board.
- Applicants are asked to contribute 10% of the awarded amount (with limited waiver/adjustment options described by the program).
Funding Details:
- Grant funding: up to AUD 50,000 per site to construct or structurally repair a permanent shade structure.
- Funded activity: construction of a new permanent shade structure or repairs to an existing permanent structure.
- Payment/activity window: grant recipients deliver the activity and funds are paid April 9, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Deadline:
- Applications open: December 1, 2025
- Applications close: February 20, 2026 (5:00 pm)
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