Support at Home Thin Markets 2026-27 (Round 3)

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. This grant opportunity is the third funding round under the Support at Home Thin Markets Grant program. Providers that received funding in Round 1 (GO7600) and/or Round 2 (GO7988) may also apply in Round 3. Providers that deliver rural and remote services in Modified Monash areas 3 to 7, or that deliver specialised services in any region, may be eligible to apply. This grant opportunity has two streams: • Stream One: Rural, remote and specialised services • Stream Two: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services. Providers may apply for either Stream One OR Stream Two. Some grant applicants may require a valid Specialisation Verification for aged care services. As gathering the necessary documents can be time consuming, we encourage applicants to plan ahead. Note: Please see updated Frequently Asked Questions - Version 2 - published on 9 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): $311,374,000.00 Close date & time: 26-Nov-2026 2:00 pm (ACT Local Time) Location: ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS Selection process: Demand Driven GO ID: GO8502 Eligibility To apply under either stream, eligible providers must meet ALL the following criteria: • Be currently delivering Support at Home services to Support at Home participants at the time of application. • Be registered under the Aged Care Act 2024 to deliver aged care services in Registration Category 4, including delivery of care management. • Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) that matches the entity’s registration under the Aged Care Act 2024 with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. • Be registered for GST purposes and hold an account with an Australian financial institution. • Be one of the following entity types: o Indigenous Corporation (registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006) o Company o Corporate Commonwealth Entity o Non-Corporate Commonwealth Statutory Authority o Corporate State or Territory Entity o Non-corporate State or Territory Entity o Non-corporate State or Territory Statutory Authority o Local Government o Cooperative o Incorporated Association o Statutory Entity o Unincorporated Association o Partnership o Sole Trader. If you are applying as a Trustee on behalf of a Trust, the Trustee must have an eligible entity type as listed above. You must also meet the additional eligibility requirements for the relevant Stream you are applying for, as outlined in Section 4.1.1 Stream One – Rural, Remote and Specialised Services or Section 4.1.2 Stream Two – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services. Refer to Section 4 of the published Grant Opportunity Guidelines for full eligibility criteria for this grant opportunity. How to apply Submit the completed application form and all necessary attachments by the closing date and time via the Online Application Form document located via the "Grant Opportunity Documents" button on the left-hand side. You should keep a copy of your application and any supporting documents. You will receive an automated email notification acknowledging the receipt of the submission which includes your Submission Reference ID. Retain this ID if you wish to query your application. If you do not receive an automated email notification within 48 hours of submission, please email [email on the official page].