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The NSW Catholic Block Grant Authority

Our purpose is to facilitate the allocation and management of grants aimed at improving the infrastructure and educational facilities in NSW Catholic schools.

The Catholic Block Grant Authority (CBGA) holds the fundamental role of administering both the Australian Government’s Capital Grants Program and the New South Wales Government’s Building Grants Assistance Scheme for Catholic schools in NSW. 

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Key dates

Month Application Process
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:

  • drawings and inventory lists of existing and proposed facilities;
  • masterplans; and
  • other mandatory documents
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.

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Contact the CBGA

Kevin Morrison

Director Capital Planning and Resources

Email: cbga@csnsw.catholic.edu.au