The 2023 Capital Assistance Round Information Sessions commence across all dioceses next week. 

QCEC is the approved agent to administer capital grants on behalf of the Australian Government Block Grant Authority and Queensland Government Capital Assistance Authorities.

QCEC’s role is to receive and assess applications for capital assistance from affiliated schools and make recommendations to the Minister for Education (Australian and State Governments). 

Catholic School Authorities (CSAs) may apply for capital assistance for the planning, construction, alteration, extension, renovation, relocation or upgrading of educational facilities for students; boarding facilities for students (and supervisors); and residential accommodation for teachers in remote areas (subject to Ministerial approval).  

To assist CSA’s who would like to apply, QCEC will conduct information sessions which will cover: 

• the capital assistance program, program guidelines and criteria for capital expenditure 
• application eligibility and the application process 
• role of the Capital Assistance Assessment Committee (CAAC) and Capital Assistance Reference Group (CARG) 
• assessment and ranking of applications by the CAAC 
• cost review process undertaken by the CARG 
• appeal mechanisms open to unsuccessful applicants 
• ongoing Conditions of Compliance that apply to successful applicants 
• post-occupancy compliance audits and ongoing compliance requirements post-project completion. 

To register to attend or for more information click here.