CRT Primary Schools Program

Lending a hand to rural and regional primary schools

Congratulations to the 25 successful primary schools who will receive a gift as part of the 2023 program!

Schools play a vital role in our regional communities. That’s why we’ve started the CRT Primary Schools Program to lend a helping hand to rural and regional primary schools’ Parents and Friends Associations (P&F Associations).

Volunteering countless hours, parents and community members are dedicated to creating the best possible experience for students. As a vital part of agricultural communities, we believe an investment in primary schools is an investment in a smart, strong, confident outlook for regional Australia.

The CRT Primary Schools Program will assist the work of these important P&F volunteer organisations and recognise how they contribute to the success of the next generation as they grow and learn.

We will gift $2,000 to 25 Parents and Friends Associations (or equivalent) who support a rural or regional primary school in an area within our store footprint.

Who is eligible for a CRT Primary School Gift?

Active P&F Associations which support a rural or regional primary or area school in a location with a CRT store are eligible to apply to receive a gift.

Check your region to find your local CRT store and discover if you’re eligible.

To apply P&F Associations need to obtain an entry code from their local store and enter it when completing the application form.

To be eligible, P&F Associations must:

have a primary school focus;
demonstrate an active role in the primary school community;
demonstrate the primary school’s need for the funds;
demonstrate that the funds will have a wide benefit to the primary school community; and
demonstrate that the funds will be used to enrich and enhance the school experience of the students.

How should the funds be used?

The $2,000 gift is intended for projects or activities that are above and beyond government funding and are deemed a requirement for the school.

For example, the gift could be used to contribute to:

New or improved infrastructure
Learning resources
Sporting equipment
Technological improvements or upgrades
Extra-curricular activities
Cultural enrichment activities
Excursions

Applying to receive a gift

Applications for the 2023 round of the program have now closed. The next round will open in March 2024.

When applying for a CRT Primary School gift, you will need to provide some information about your P&F Association and nominated school.

Please prepare the following information for the application form:

the name of the school;
number of primary school students attending the school;
a short description of the P&F Association’s recent work;
a short description of what the P&F Association will use the gift for and why this is important to the school;
articulate the primary school’s need for the Gift; and
the name and contact details of the P&F Association and local CRT independent principal/store manager.

Important dates and successful applications timelines

Applications have now closed for the 2023 CRT Primary Schools Program.

Applications for the next round will open in March 2024.

For more information, please contact your local CRT store.

The CRT Primary Schools Program (Program) is offered by Combined Rural Traders Limited (ACN 000 838 899) (CRT) of Level 10, 737 Bourke Street, Docklands, Victoria, Australia 3008. The Program is open to all active Parents and Friends Associations and comparable associations, to apply on behalf of a rural or regional primary or area school in a location serviced by a CRT store. For full terms and conditions visit Terms and Conditions.