Deadline Date: November 26, 2026
The Support at Home Thin Markets 2026-27 (Round 3) Grant Opportunity provides flexible funding to eligible Support at Home providers that deliver aged care services in thin markets.
The programme focuses on rural services, remote services, specialised services, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, aged care services, and care management.
Providers delivering rural and remote services in Modified Monash areas 3 to 7, or those providing specialised services in any region, may be eligible to apply. The grant is offered through two streams: Stream One for rural, remote and specialised services, and Stream Two for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services.
A total of AUD 311,374,000 is available under this funding round.
To be eligible, applicants must currently deliver Support at Home services to participants at the time of application. They must also be registered under the Aged Care Act 2024 to deliver aged care services in Registration Category 4, including care management.
Applicants must have an Australian Business Number that matches their registration under the Aged Care Act 2024 with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. They must also be registered for GST and hold an account with an Australian financial institution.
Eligible entity types include Indigenous Corporations, companies, Corporate Commonwealth Entities, Non-Corporate Commonwealth Statutory Authorities, Corporate State or Territory Entities, Non-corporate State or Territory Entities, Non-corporate State or Territory Statutory Authorities, Local Governments, Cooperatives, Incorporated Associations, Statutory Entities, Unincorporated Associations, Partnerships, and Sole Traders.
For more information, visit Australian Government.
