Professional network grants guidelines

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These guidelines set out the funding requirements for the Flying Start Professional Network Grants. The Office for Early Childhood Development (OECD) is responsible for administering the program.

Name of fund:                                Flying Start Professional Network Grants

Grants Opening Date:                   Monday 10 February 2025

Grants Closing Date:                     Friday 21 March 2025

Outcome notifications:                Tuesday 6 May 2025

Funding available:

  • Type 1: Metropolitan and inner regional – up to $37,000 across 2 years with possible 1-year extension
  • Type 2: Outer regional and remote – up to $57,000 across 2 years with possible 1-year extension
  • Type 3: Aboriginal Professional Network (statewide) – up to $185,000 across 2 years with possible 1-year extension.

Type of funding:                            Initial funding for two years with potential 1-year extension

Eligible organisations:                A broad range of organisations including early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, early childhood associations, local government organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), Regional Development Australia committees, community services or other entities that can demonstrate capacity and/or experience in organising, co-designing and delivering facilitated professional networks to support collaboration /professional growth in the sector.

Next steps

Review the Application checklist – a guide to preparing your professional network grant application

Download the grant factsheet

Apply now

Have a question?

Check the Frequently asked questions.

Or email the OECD Workforce team.