Reef Educational Experience Fund (REEF): Kids for the Reef School Excursion Rebate Program

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REEF: Kids for the Reef School Excursion Rebate - Application Form

Program Overview

The Australian Government is providing $6 million under the REEF: Kids for the Reef School Excursion Rebate Program (the Program) to eligible schools and home educators to subsidise costs for students in Years 4 to 12 across Australia to travel to and participate in eligible curriculum-related learning experiences within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Area (the Reef). The Program will run from 21 July 2026 to 30 June 2028.

Australian schools and home educators can apply for the rebate on behalf of their students for participation in eligible reef education experiences that relate to the Australian Curriculum and are delivered by approved High Standard Tourism Operators (HSTOs). You can find a list of approved HSTOs here: REEF: Kids for the Reef School Excursion Rebate Program 

The intended outcomes of the Program are:

  • increased student visitation to the Reef, smoothing seasonality and supporting local tourism operators and businesses
  • increased awareness of and education about the Reef and the importance of sustainable tourism
  • increased participation in activities which contribute to the long-term sustainability of the Reef.

Further Information:

Further information on the program, including grant guidelines can be found at REEF: Kids for the Reef School Excursion Rebate Program 

If you have any questions about the application process or eligibility, please contact the team at tourism.grants@austrade.gov.au.

What you will need to apply:

  • The excursion itinerary, including an approved curriculum-related Reef activity, should be submitted on the school’s letterhead (or itinerary provided by a travel intermediary), clearly indicating:
    • confirmed dates for the excursion and eligible Reef activity
    • school’s details (i.e. address, ABN number, contact number and email)
    • the proposed number of students participating in the excursion and their year levels
  • Home educators will also need to attach their current home school registration certificate (Notice of Registration)
  • Number of teachers/supervisors attending the excursion
  • Evidence of engagement of an approved HSTO to deliver the eligible Reef activity
  • Departure point for the eligible Reef activity
  • Receipts for any deposits or payments that have been made for the excursion
  • Total and per student cost of the excursion
  • Applicant bank account details.