Supporting schools to create great educational places and spaces with funding and expert guidance
Queensland Independent Schools Block Grant Authority (QIS BGA) seeks to support schools in creating learning environments that promote educational excellence and equity by providing funding, access to expert advice and practical resources to help lift the capacity of school leaders to contribute positively to the design, construction, and activation of new or refurbished educational facilities.
About us
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How we work
In assessing Capital Program applications, QIS BGA visits each applicant school to ensure the request for capital assistance reflects the necessities of legislation and the guidelines by which QIS BGA is obliged to operate; and most importantly, to ensure that the visit team understand the unique circumstances of the school.
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We receive and distribute funding
We receive capital funds from both levels of government and distributing these funds as grants to Queensland independent schools to provide financial assistance for the construction or refurbishment of educational facilities. Find out more about our funding programs. -
Guidance and toolkits
We recognise that informed school leaders and a student-centred approach maximises of educational outcomes. QIS BGA has created a suite of tools to help schools and support school leaders.
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We create value
The BGA seeks to assist applicant schools in maximising the value of the grants they receive. By enhancing the capacity of school leaders, enabling them to effectively contribute to the design, construction, and activation of new or refurbished educational facilities.
Guides and toolkits for schools
QIS BGA recognises that an informed school leader and a student-centred approach to the delivery of the school-based built environment contributes to enhanced learning opportunities and the maximisation of educational outcomes. QIS BGA has created a suite of tools to help schools:
- Build knowledge and capacity
- Champion quality in the design and delivery of built assets that enhance learning outcomes and deliver value socially and economically to schools and their communities.
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Master Plan Guide
A guide to support understanding and effective collaboration between schools and their project teams as they undertake their master planning journey.
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Sustainability Guide and Toolkit
Guides development and implementation of an sustainability strategy for schools
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Post occupancy guide
Provides a process and framework to help schools evaluate the current use and performance of established and new facilities.
