The following table provides the allocation of grant program/funds for 2017-18 and across the forward estimates
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2017-18 Estimated result $000 | 2018-19 Budget $000 | 2019-20 Estimate $000 | 2020-21 Estimate $000 | 2021-22 Estimate $000 |
| Children & Students with Disability Program Grant | Grants are provided to non-government organisations to assist in improving the educational opportunities, learning outcomes and personal development of children with disability. | Top of Form$4,812 Bottom of Form | $4,714 | $4,832 | $4,953 | $5,077 Bottom of Form |
| Minister's Discretionary Grant | Grants provide funding to assist organisations where the activities and objectives of those organisations are consistent with the responsibilities of the Minister's portfolio. | Top of Form$2,710 Bottom of Form | $2,680 | $2,746 | $2,815 | $2,885 Bottom of Form |
| Multicultural Grants | Grants are in support of innovative school based projects that provide opportunities for students to engage in and reflect upon linguistic and cultural diversity. | Top of Form$1,944 Bottom of Form | $1,989 | $1,865 | $1,912 | $1,960 Bottom of Form |
Refer to attachment for details of the commitment of grants in 2017-18.
Includes payments that have been classified as grants to external entities and excludes payments to government schools, subsidy payments, and payments for services. The department does not maintain a central grant management system so is unable to confirm within the timeframe details for all payments.
