Community Child Care Fund Restricted (CCCFR) non-competitive grant opportunity (for specified services)

# 🇦🇺 Community Child Care Fund Restricted (CCCFR) Grant Opportunity The **Community Child Care Fund Restricted (CCCFR)** is a non-competitive grant opportunity issued by the **Australian Department of Education**. This program is part of the Australian Government's commitment to **Closing the Gap targets**, aiming to expand early childhood education and care (ECEC) access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. ## 🎯 Purpose and Objectives The grant supports the establishment of up to 20 new ECEC services, primarily in remote communities, and aims to build capacity and ensure sustainable operation of eligible services under the childcare system. A key objective is to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in culturally appropriate ECEC. This initiative expands upon the existing CCCFR program, with an additional **$29.9 million over 4 years**, supplementing approximately $55 million per annum already expended. ## 📝 Eligibility and Application This is a **closed non-competitive grant opportunity**, with applications strictly **by invitation only**. To be eligible, a provider must be an organization specifically identified through a community consultation process and formally invited to apply by the Department of Education. Identification of new CCCFR sites will be informed by data on service gaps and in consultation with peak bodies, State and Territory governments, and other key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders. ## 🗓️ Important Dates and Guidelines The application period commenced in 2022 and has been extended, with a revised closing date of **June 30, 2027**. Invited applicants must refer to the updated **Community Child Care Fund - Grant Opportunity Guidelines - version 7** document for detailed instructions. **Keywords:** Indigenous Education, Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), Childcare, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Remote Communities, Community Development, Capacity Building, Sustainable Services, Australian Government Grant.