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Smart School Subsidy Scheme (SSS Scheme)

Purpose

The Smart Schools Subsidy Scheme has been initiated for capital works that fall outside the scope of other capital works programs offered by the Department of Education and Training.

The scheme aims to contribute to the cost of school community facility projects to enhance learning outcomes for students and the wider community.

Expenditure guidelines

Projects must have a total project cost of $50,000 or greater. The maximum subsidy that will be provided for an entire project is $500,000 over a 5 year period (adjusted by the State Locality Index). This upper limit applies also to single projects staged over time.

Duration of program

Ongoing

Policy reference

Approval of the Smart Schools Subsidy Scheme - Submission for Action endorsed by the Minister for Education and Training (TRIM Ref 04/47576)

Eligibility

All Queensland state schools, or organisations within a state school's community are eligible to initiate projects seeking funding under the SSS Scheme, including Parents and Citizens' Associations, local councils and local sporting or community organisations.

The principal of the relevant school must be the person to apply for funding under the scheme.

Each school community may only submit one application in each funding round.

Form of assistance

The ratio on how much subsidy can be funded for a particular project will depend upon the enrolment and location of the school. The schools expected contribution will vary from dollar-for-subsidy dollar down to 20 cents-for-subsidy dollar towards their project.

How to apply?

The SSS Scheme has a two-stage application process.

The school principal submits a Stage 1 application for prioritisation at a regional level. The Regional Panel submits its priorities to the State-wide Panel. Applicants who are successful at the State-wide prioritisation stage will progress to submitting a Stage 2 application.

Comprehensive information and instructions are located in the SSS Scheme guidelines available on the Smart Schools Subsidy Scheme intranet.

Timeline for 2012

Stage 1 - Regional prioritisation:

27 February 2012

Stage 1 applications open

30 April 2012

Stage 1 applications close

25 May 2012

Schools advised whether application has progressed to the State-wide Panel

Stage 1 - State-wide prioritisation:

15 June 2012

State-wide Panel invites successful schools to submit a Stage 2 application

Stage 2 - State-wide prioritisation:

10 August 2012

Stage 2 applications close

November 2012

Successful schools notified

Delivery of approved project:

1 July 2013

Successful schools deliver projects in accordance with SSS Scheme Project Management and Reporting and SSS Scheme Guidelines.

Further information

Schools should refer to the Smart Schools Subsidy Scheme on OnePortal intranet.

Community members can contact their local school for access to this information or Department of Education and Training via the contact details below.

Contact

Email: sssscheme.facilities@deta.qld.gov.au

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This page was last reviewed on 10 Feb 2011