Grant First Nations eligible

ACT Mental Health Adults and Older People Grant 2026

ACT non-government organisations can apply to deliver adult and older-person mental-health services, including services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applications close 14 October 2026 at 3 pm ACT time.

Funding (AUD)
Varies — check official source
Location
ACT
Closes Listed date in 4 days
14 October 20263 pm AEDT

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Official source: act.gov.au

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Who can apply

  • Eligible organisations need an ABN or ACN, GST registration, an Australian bank account, financial viability and an eligible incorporated or consortium structure.

First Nations relevanceThe ACT grantmaker explicitly prioritises mental-health services responsive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and older people.

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About this opportunity

  • This is a general mental-health commissioning grant, not First Nations-only.
  • Priority service areas include community connections, prevention and early intervention, with explicit priority for specific groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • The published $3.5 million is the annual total funding pool across the grant, not an individual award cap; the provider decides actual awards.

Before you submit

  1. Check the official eligibility rules and project fit.
  2. Prepare the information the provider requires.
  3. Confirm the closing time and time zone, then follow the provider’s instructions before the listed deadline.

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