The Schools Upgrade Fund provides more equitable access to resources to support schools to help keep students and school staff safe, and get students’ education back on track after disruptions caused by COVID-19.
About the Fund
The $284.3 million Schools Upgrade Fund (SUF) is delivering funding to improve school facilities across the country, and includes the following initiatives:
- SUF Targeted Round investing $30.7 million for priority projects at 216 schools, as announced as part of the Government’s 2022 election commitments.
- SUF Open Round investing $32 million at 1,337 schools for much needed improvements to learning facilities, including the purchase of air purifiers, upgrading ventilation systems, building outdoor learning spaces, upgrading ICT equipment, and urgent repairs.
- SUF Round 2 investing $215.8 million at 202 public schools to help meet the cost of important infrastructure projects such as new classrooms, buildings or other major refurbishments.
- This includes:
| State/Territory | Total Funding | Total Schools |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | $68 million | 52 |
| Victoria | $48.2 million | 67 |
| Queensland | $40.4 million | 16 |
| Western Australia | $25 million | 13 |
| South Australia | $17.1 million | 18 |
| Tasmania | $6.5 million | 17 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $2.5 million | 7 |
| Northern Territory | $8.1 million | 12 |