2026 ACPPA Principal Leadership Fund Application

The Australian Catholic Primary Principals’ Association Ltd (ACPPA) is the peak representative body for Catholic primary school Principals across Australia, advocating for their personal and professional development and wellbeing. ACPPA exists to provide representation and support for Catholic Primary School Principals for the benefit of their respective Catholic primary schools as they lead and inspire the heart, mind and spirit of Catholic primary school education. ACPPA's role is furthered by the objectives set out in the ACPPA Constitution.

In furtherance of its key objects and purposes, and with the support of Higgins Coatings, ACPPA has established a Principal Leadership Fund to provide support and assistance to principals, building their capacity, skills and comfort in their role. The Principal Leadership Fund is made available by ACPPA each year and is awarded to successful eligible applicants who submit an application in accordance with the relevant requirements.

Please note that the proposed opportunity must take place in the 2027 school year to be eligible.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MAY 16TH 2026


SELECTION CRITERIA

A successful Applicant will identify the Principal Leadership Fund as a program or initiative that will provide support and assistance to the Applicant as an early-career Principal by enhancing their skills and building their capacity in one or more of the areas of:

   Catholic Identity;

   Wellbeing;

   Learning and Teaching;    

   Finance and Stewardship; or

   Building People and Culture.

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for the Principal Leadership Fund, an applicant must be a Principal at a Catholic Primary School in Australia, with less than 10 years’ experience as a Catholic Primary school Principal.

The Principal Leadership Fund will be $10,000.00 in each School year. There is no set amount that is available to any particular applicant or recipient, provided the amount does not exceed $10,000.00.

The proportion in which the Principal Leadership Fund is awarded to successful Applicants, including the number of successful Applicants, shall be at the discretion of the subcommittee. 

Terms and Conditions

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ACPPA values the support of our partner Higgins Coatings Pty Ltd 
Personal Details (please include name, phone and email)


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Current Position and commencement date *
Outline of Application

Please enter the name of the proposed/sought professional learning and any relevant details about how it is conducted (eg. NCEC Conference – two day conference in Victoria), course name

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Details of Professional Learning

Please provide details of the proposed professional learning organiser or provider

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Duration of professional learning, including Start and End Dates 
Please provide details of the proposed professional learning dates or duration. Please note that the proposed opportunity must take place in the 2027 school year to be eligible.
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Purpose of Principal Leadership Fund

Please explain why the proposed Principal Leadership Fund will assist you as a Principal – what skills will be gained 

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Cost of Principal Leadership Fund or Principal Leadership Fund Amount   

Please detail the total cost of the proposed Principal Leadership Fund and/or the Principal Leadership Fund amount sought by this Application and why this is sought

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Other information

Please provide any other information or details that will assist with consideration of your application

*Please attach any relevant supporting material to this document.

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