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Real School Grants Program

Archived listing from 6 September 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.

Funding
$5,000
Opened
2 Feb 2026
Closes
1 Oct 2026
Category
Education

Overview

Provides funds to a school or school group/committee that demonstrates a real commitment to improving school resources and enriching their community.

This grant is offered annually to one school and/or school group/committee.

Entry is open to citizens or permanent residents of Australia aged 18 and over at the date they submit their entry who are associated with an Australian public school or a school-group or a school association.

School groups may include registered or unregistered associations/groups relating to a registered Australian public school.

About This Grant

Provides funds to a school or school group/committee that demonstrates a real commitment to improving school resources and enriching their community.

Eligibility Requirements

Each entry that is submitted, must align to one or more of the Real Insurance company values:
1. Health: clearly provide intent and evidence of planned work(s) that would promote the health of the intended beneficiaries
2. Learning & Development: clearly outline the plan of learning or research outcome that would lead to an improved outcome and development
3. Information & Technology: provide a justified summary of a current lack of access to information and/or technology (including online/remote learning tools) that would prove highly useful for intended beneficiaries
4. Community & Infrastructure: clearly provide intent and evidence of planned work(s) that would promote a positive or improved outcome for the intended beneficiaries.

Application Process

To apply for the Real School Grant Program, you will need to write a long form description (maximum 700 words) on what your school would do with the allocated grant, and how it will benefit your school and/or community.

Real Insurance are looking for submissions that reflect a real desire to improve the quality of school resources and communities. It doesn't have to be great prose, just honest and from the heart, so start thinking about the reasons why and how your nominated school would utilise the Real School Grant.

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