Key dates
Month | Application Process |
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13 December 2024 | Application round announcement – an email will be sent inviting applicants to submit an Expression of Interest. |
13 January 2025 | Application round announcement reminder – an email from the CBGA will be sent inviting applicants to submit an Expression of Interest. |
28 February 2025 | Expression of Interest to be submitted to: cbga@csnsw.catholic.edu.au. |
28 April 2025 |
Application data is required to be submitted with full documentation relating to their application, including:
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30 September 2025 |
Submission of recommended applications to the Australian and NSW Minister of Education for approval. |
December 2025 | Approval of recommended applications to the Australian and NSW Minister of Education for approval. |
New and Upgraded Preschools
NSW Government Grant Program for New and Upgraded Preschools (‘NUP’)
Preschool Capital Grants providing $60 million over the next 3 years to build and upgrade Catholic preschools.

Learn about the CBGA
The Grant Process
Information pertaining to the CBGA grant processes.

Source of Capital Grant Funding
Source of funding for the Catholic Block Grant Authority.

History of the CBGA
Government grant funding for Catholic Schools in NSW to enhance infrastructure and educational facilities.

Latest news
St Patrick’s College, Sutherland
St Patrick’s College staff and students celebrated the Official Opening and Blessing of the Alpha Crucis building.

St Mary’s Catholic College, Casino
St Mary’s Catholic College, Casino added state of the art facilities to their school.

St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willoughby
The staff and students at St Thomas Catholic Primary School at Willoughby are enjoying their refurbishment of general learning areas.

Contact the CBGA
Kevin Morrison
Director Capital Planning and Resources
Email: cbga@csnsw.catholic.edu.au