Grants of up to $250,000 are available to assist Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers with financial support to respond to unforeseen and exceptional circumstances.
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What is the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)?
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Emergency and Critical Need Grant 2024-25 is designed to support CHSP providers in responding to unforeseen and exceptional circumstances that threaten the continuity of care and service delivery. This grant facilitates one-off and recurrent funding to address emergency situations and critical needs within the aged care sector.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme level of support
- Total Amount Available: $5,000,000
- Minimum Grant Amount: $25,000
- Maximum Grant Amount: $250,000
Commonwealth Home Support Programme important dates
- Closing Date & Time for Emergency Funding Applications: 31 March 2025, 2:00 pm (ACT Local Time)
- Closing Date & Time for Recurrent Funding Applications: 30 April 2025, 2:00 pm (ACT Local Time)
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Commonwealth Home Support Programme objectives
This grant aims to provide financial support to CHSP providers to handle unforeseen and exceptional circumstances, ensuring service continuity and addressing critical needs stemming from emergencies like natural disasters, pandemics, equipment failures, and issues arising from service provider withdrawals.
Projects eligible for Commonwealth Home Support Programme support
Eligible Projects:
- Emergency responses to natural disasters
- Addressing impacts from pandemics as declared by the World Health Organisation
- Equipment failure repairs and replacements
- Managing service shortages due to CHSP provider withdrawals
Ineligible Expenditures:
- Costs associated with service demand or expansion
- Expenses covered by other government sources or insurances
- Expenditures incurred before the approval of the grant
Other Commonwealth Home Support Programme important details that you will need to know
Organisations eligible for Commonwealth Home Support Programme support
Eligibility criteria for invited providers:
Category 1: Emergency (for one-off funding)
You must be an existing CHSP providers who has an executed Whole of Government grant agreement with the Commonwealth to deliver CHSP services that is due to expire on 30 June 2025.
Category 2: Critical need – provider viability (for recurrent funding)
Be an existing CHSP providers who has an executed Whole of Government grant agreement with the Commonwealth to deliver CHSP services that is due to expire on 30 June 2025.
Category 3: Service shortages – provider relinquishments (for recurrent funding to address service gaps)
Non-CHSP providers invited to apply by the department must be existing Commonwealth funded providers as listed below:
- An approved provider of Residential Aged Care and/or Home Care Packages funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
- A registered Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) provider.
- A registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider.
- An Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
See the guidelines for full details of organisations eligible for CHSP support.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme assessment criteria
Category 1: Emergency
- Emergency Need and Organisational Capacity: Assessing the urgent need, impact on service delivery, and the organisation’s capacity to respond effectively.
- Risks and Risk Management: Evaluating how the organisation plans to manage risks associated with the emergency response.
Category 2: Critical Need – Provider Viability
- Critical Viability Needs: Focusing on the impact on viability, funding, costs, client contributions, and specific location impacts.
- Organisational Capacity and Performance: Assessing how additional funds will maintain viability and ongoing service continuity.
- Risks and Risk Management: Reviewing implementation risks and mitigation strategies related to maintaining service continuity and funding usage.
Category 3: Service Shortages – Provider Relinquishments
- Service Delivery: Evaluating the applicant’s ability to deliver services effectively in new or under-served areas.
- Organisational Performance and Capacity: Assessing the organisation’s existing capabilities, governance, workforce, and readiness to provide services.
- Risk Management and Efficient Use of Funds: Analysing readiness, potential delays, and effective use of grant funds to ensure timely service commencement.
See the guidelines for full details of the assessment criteria.
How do I get the Commonwealth Home Support Programme?
Applicants must:
- Read and understand the guidelines.
- Ensure eligibility for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
- Demonstrate a strong alignment with the fund’s objectives.
- Provide complete information requirements.
Information to prepare for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme application
The following documents must be attached to your application for it to be considered compliant and for it to proceed to assessment.
- proof of entity type
- bank verification (acceptable forms of verification include a recent bank statement, issued in the last 6 months, in a pdf file type. The bank account must be in the name of the organisation applying for funding. The transaction details and balances can be hidden but the BSB, Account Number and Account Name must be visible.)
See the guidelines for complete details of information requirements.
Applying for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme
Applications must be submitted through the official GrantConnect portal before the closing date.
Register your interest with GrantHelper to explore your alignment with this grant and how we can assist you to increase your chances of success.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme resources
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