General Practice Incentive Fund

The Primary Health Networks (PHN) Program General Practice Incentive Fund (GPIF) grant opportunity (the grant opportunity) will enable the design and implementation of health care services in communities where primary care and related service systems: fail are at imminent risk of failure, or are characterised by ongoing instability. The department will identify intervention sites for where the grant opportunity may be targeted. Once a site is identified, the Decision Maker will agree for the relevant PHN to be invited to the grant opportunity. The site identification process includes consultation with relevant jurisdictions (state and territory governments). It will consider information available to the department regarding community impact of service instability or failure. The PHN and/or Rural Workforce Agency (RWA) specific to the identified site may also be consulted to understand local issues. Phase 1: Planning/co-design PHN undertakes consultation with relevant stakeholders for planning and co-design of a service system recovery plan (SSRP). Phase 2: Implementation Implement and evaluate approved SSRP activities. Funding for implementation activities will be determined through assessment of applications (i.e. SSRPs submitted according to the Application Form). Note: Please refer to the most recent version of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines published on 22 September 2026. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "Grant Opportunity Documents" button on the left-hand side. Total amount available (AUD): $15,400,000.00 Close date & time: 21-Dec-2026 2:00 pm (ACT Local Time) Location: ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS Selection process: Closed Non-Competitive GO ID: GO7926 Eligibility To be eligible, you must be one of the listed organisations outlined in Table 4: Eligible Organisations, of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines, and have received a Letter of Invitation to apply from the department. Grants under the PHN Program are limited to existing PHNs. This is in keeping with the intent of the program to provide a national network of regional organisations that commission and integrate services at the local level to address identified needs and provide support and system level integration for health services to improve coordination of care for patients. Delivering the GPIF as a PHN Program grant opportunity was determined as the most appropriate mechanism to achieve the objectives and outcomes. This was determined as the PHN Program is managed as an ongoing program, committed to achieving efficient and effective primary health care that meets the needs of people in each PHN region. How to apply Phase 1 This is a non-application-based phase. The eligible organisations do not need to submit an application for this grant opportunity but may be required to provide some information to confirm suitability. Eligible organisations will receive a Letter of Invitation and offer of funding. Phase 2 Submit the completed application form and all necessary attachments by the closing date as detailed in your Letter of Invitation and time via the red Submit Application button on the left-hand side. You should keep a copy of your application and any supporting documents. Registered users will receive an automated email notification acknowledging the receipt of the submission. If you do not receive an automated email notification within 24 hours of submission, please email [email on the official page]