Cooler Schools Subsidy Program
Purpose
This program assists non-state schools which are eligible for State Government funding to meet the costs of purchase and installation of cooling systems, including air-conditioning and passive cooling systems.
The program is administered on behalf of the Queensland Government by Capital Assistance Authorities (CAAs), which are established under the Education (Capital Assistance) Act 1993.
Expenditure Guidelines
Each CAA receives and assesses applications for Cooler Schools subsidies from affiliated schools, makes recommendations to the Minister for Education and Training, makes payments to schools, monitors the progress of projects and carries out other functions as set out in the Education (Capital Assistance) Act 1993 
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. Funds are allocated to each CAA to assist with the costs associated with the administration of the scheme.
Refer to the Cooler Schools Subsidy Program Guideline (new window) 102k for details of expenditure guidelines and accountability requirements.
Duration of Program
Currently no specific budget appropriation for this program.
Policy Reference
Education (Capital Assistance) Act 1993 (new window)
Education (Capital Assistance) Regulation 2005 (new window)
Eligibility
To be eligible for assistance under the Cooler Schools Subsidy Program, non-state schools must be accredited and eligible for government funding and affiliated with a CAA.
In addition, schools must have been in operation on 29 June 1998 and be located in the Department of Education and Training former Capricornia, Northern or Peninsula regions, or north of latitude 20 South.
Applications should be made to the relevant CAA, which assesses applications and makes recommendations to the Minister for Education and Training who decides on approvals.
Form of Assistance
A subsidy on funds raised privately by each school for the purpose of the purchase and installation of cooling systems.
Payment Details
Payment of assistance may be sought when approved projects are at least 25% complete.
Allocation of Funds
The funds allocated for a particular project are as assessed by the relevant CAA and approved by the Minister for Education and Training.
Due Date for Submissions
CAAs notify schools by 30 September of the previous year of the date by which applications must be submitted.
Data Requirements
Enrolment data used in the distribution of the total pool of available funds between the CAAs are as follows:
| Data Required | Data Source | Time Collected |
| Enrolments | Non-State Schools Survey Data Collection | February |
Contact
Capital Assistance Authorities
Queensland Catholic Capital Assistance Authority
Phone: (07) 3336 9322 or (07) 3336 9321
Independent Schools of Queensland Block Grant Authority
Phone: (07) 3839 0225 or (07) 3839 2142
General Enquiries
Non-State Education
Phone: (07) 3224 5536
Fax: (07) 3237 0004
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