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Funding approved? Resources sorted! Supporting you with 2026 funding.
Many early childhood funding and grant programs are underway for 2026. It’s an exciting time to explore how to best support your service and little learners in these key years. As your educational resource partner, we love supporting your planning with quality, outcome-focused resources. Let’s go!
VIC School Readiness funding
School Readiness funding supports all services that deliver state-funded kindergarten programs across Victoria. Your funding menu includes a range of programs and resources that support children’s learning and development. We’ve curated resources across the 3 priority areas to make it easy.

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NSW Start Strong funding
The Start Strong program aims to improve affordability of quality preschool education and incentivise attendance. Funding is split up into fee relief and program payments. The latter can be used on operating expenses which includes educational resources such as physical resources, digital resources or preschool environment materials.

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QLD Kindy Uplift funding
Kindy Uplift funding for approved providers can span professional development, programs or resources to build educator capability and support inclusion, with a particular focus on embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, as well as equity and access for all. We’ve curated incredible resources across the 6 priority areas to make it easy.

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SA Flying Start Infrastructure Grants
The Flying Start Infrastructure Grants (FIG) program supports the sector to deliver new or expanded facilities in areas with projected unmet demand for preschool.

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Priority areas
Language & Communication
Books, language games and more.
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Early Literacy
Reading, writing and other foundational literacy supports.
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Early Numeracy
Measure, count and sort with foundational maths resources.
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Social & Emotional
Resources to support skills essential for lifelong wellbeing.
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Executive Function
Activities to practise memory, control & cognitive skills.
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Cultural Resources
Explore through play, fostering inclusivity & a sense of belonging.
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Inclusion
Encourage an environment of value and respect.
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Active Play
Physical activity resources that engage body & mind.
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MTA is your educational resource partner with a wide range of quality resources across the early childhood curriculum. Talk to your Rep about how we can help you make the most of your funding.
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Is MTA an Australian Supplier?
With over 24,000 world-leading products online, MTA is a proudly Australian-owned business. Our mission is to support you in every way and be a complete go-to for all your resource needs. We support 85% of early childhood services, reaching hundreds of thousands of children across Australia and New Zealand who use MTA resources every day.  
How can I apply for funding?
Find out more about the funding programs & grants that apply in your state:
Victoria
Queensland  
New South Wales
South Australia
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