Flying Start grants
Flying Start Infrastructure Grants
The Government of South Australia is also investing in preschool infrastructure to support the roll-out of 3-year-old preschool from 2026.
The Flying Start Infrastructure Grants program is investing $40 million over 4 years to support the sector to deliver new or expanded facilities in areas with projected unmet demand for preschool. Visit the Market Information Summary page for more details.
Have a question?
Email oecd.infrastructure@sa.gov.au with specific queries about the program, applying for a grant, or for information about sector supports.
Flying Start Workforce and Professional Network Grants – now closed
In February 2025, the Government of South Australia launched 2 grant programs to help build and support local early childhood workforces to prepare for the roll-out of 3-year-old preschool from 2026.
The grants formed part of the $96.6 million Early Childhood Workforce Strategy aimed at building a skilled, supported and highly valued workforce critical to the state’s 3-year-old preschool roll-out.
Applications for the Flying Start Workforce Grants and the Flying Start Professional Network Grants have now closed. To be notified of any future opportunities, subscribe to our newsletter.
Aboriginal Professional Networks
Please note, the closing date for the Type 3 - Flying Start Professional Network Grant has been extended to allow South Australian ACCOs more time to complete their applications. This extension is in response to requests from Community for additional time to prepare thorough proposals to establish a statewide Aboriginal Professional Network, and to support capacity building of the local ACCO sector.
The grant round now closes 5.00pm Friday 4 April 2025. Please note that all other aspects of the application process remain unchanged.
If you would like to submit a grant application, please contact our team on OECD.ECWorkforceSupport@sa.gov.au with the subject title “Access request – Type 3 Professional Network Grants”. The team will provide you with information about SmartyGrants and a dedicated link to complete the application. A copy of the grant guidelines and grant application checklist will also be provided for your reference.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our team at OECD.ECWorkforceSupport@sa.gov.au