For the schools funding quadrennium 2005-08, a condition of Australian Government general funding to schools is that all schools have a functioning flagpole flying the Australian flag.
The FFI is assisting eligible schools to meet this requirement by providing up to $1,500 per school to install, replace or repair a flagpole.
The FFI will operate throughout the 2005-2008 funding period. The Department will accept applications under the Initiative until the 30 September 2008. No applications will be accepted after this date. Payments will be made until December 2008.
Eligible schools are encouraged to apply for funding.
Applications close on 30 September 2008.