AASE SA Chapter Innovative Grant is now open offering 2 grants to the value of $2,000.00 and a one-year AASE site membership to the value of $340:00. There is an expectation to present the effectiveness of the project at the AASE SA annual general meeting in November 2026.
Closing date: 30th March 2026
Completed application package to be emailed to: Secretary AASE SA: Michele Sheahan SA@aase.edu.au
The AASE SA Innovative grant is explicitly designed to build:
- Staff capacity.
- Links to sustainable inclusive programs.
- Inclusive participation for all learners.
Grant process
- Submit your full application before the closing date 30th March 2026. No extensions will be provided.
- Complete the application form in full.
- Respond to the criteria detailed in the application form.
- Attach additional supporting documentation, as required.
- AASE SA Grant panel to review all received emailed
- Applicants and site leaders will be notified by email of the final outcome.
- The successful site will be credited the Grant and membership amount.
Conditions for Innovative grant
- The grant is available to South Australian State, Independent and Catholic sites, Early Learning Centres, Childcare Centres and Pre-Schools.
- The applicant must be an educational professional working in the field of disability and inclusive education.
- The grant must be spent on innovative initiatives that would not have otherwise been provided in the absence of the grant.
- The grant may be used for the purpose of resources or personnel that would not be available through regular site or system financial resourcing.
- All application submissions will be processed by executive members of the Australian Association of Special Education South Australian Chapter and a representative from the Tertiary Education Sector.
- The successful site will receive a one-off $2,000.00 grant and a one-year site AASE membership to the value of $340.00.
Application form
Complete contact details
- Identify sector and site context
- Contact details of applicant and site leader.
Complete criteria responses
- The proposal Design.
- Financial responsibility.
Outcomes
- Improves staff capacity to effectively teach diverse learners.
- Increases student voice and agency.
- Enhances pedagogical practices (e.g. increased use of UDL).
- Develops schoolwide strategies and frameworks to better include all students.
Good Luck, AASE SA look forward to viewing your submission.
You can download the application form here: AASE SA Innovative Practice Grant 26
