Information and Communication Technologies Infrastructure Capital Assistance Scheme
Purpose
This scheme provides State Government funds to assist eligible non-state schools to install and upgrade Information and Communication Technologies infrastructure.
The scheme is administered on behalf of the Queensland Government by Capital Assistance Authorities (CAAs), one nominated by the Queensland Catholic Education Commission and one nominated by Independent Schools Queensland Inc.
Expenditure Guidelines
Each CAA receives and assesses applications for capital assistance 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 Information and Communication Technologies Infrastructure Capital Assistance Scheme Guidelines (new window) 99k 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
Accredited non-state schools that are eligible for Government funding and affiliated with a CAA may apply to the relevant CAA. CAAs assess applications and make recommendations to the Minister for Education and Training who decides on approvals.
Form of Assistance
One-off grant for each approved project.
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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