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Funding Rounds in 2022
If you apply before: |
You will hear back by: |
18 February 2022 |
8 April 2022 |
8 July 2022 |
26 August 2022 |
14 October 2022 |
2 December 2022 |
When to Apply
You can only receive one grant for each child in each financial year (1 July – 30 June). If you submit an application before the closing date of a funding round, it will be considered in that round. If you miss the closing date, it will be considered in the next round.
About the Extraordinary Care Fund
If you are in receipt of the Unsupported Child Benefit or Orphan’s Benefit for the support of a child in your care, you may apply to the Extraordinary Care Fund for funding to help the child reach their potential.
The ECF is a grant of up to $2,000, designed to support children who are:
Applications can be made for up to $2,000 in each financial year (1 July to 30 June)
If the cost is over $2,000 you'll have to show how you're going to pay the extra.
If you're caring for more than one child, you can apply for a grant for each child.
Grants that are awarded are based on the needs of the child rather than their family’s financial situation.
The fund DOES NOT cover:
How to apply
Important! Make sure you read all of the information contained on the Work and Income website about what is and is not covered and what supporting information is required to be submitted with your application.