Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Emergency and Critical Need

# Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Emergency and Critical Need Grant This **Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Emergency and Critical Need grant opportunity** provides financial support to **CHSP Aged Care providers** (and eligible non-CHSP providers) to address **unforeseen and exceptional circumstances** impacting service delivery. Issued by the **Department of Health, Disability and Ageing**, this grant runs from December 19, 2024, to April 30, 2027, with up to **$20 million** available. 💲 **Funding Details:** The grant offers one-off funding for emergencies (e.g., **natural disasters, pandemics, equipment failure, sudden fuel price increases**) and recurrent funding for critical needs arising from **viability concerns or service shortages** due to provider withdrawals, ensuring **client continuity of care**. The minimum grant amount is $25,000 (GST exclusive), with a maximum of $250,000 (GST exclusive) for ongoing funding; amounts outside these limits may be considered. This grant is **not for service demand or expansion**. ✅ **Eligibility Criteria:** This is an **Invite Only (with application)** grant. Organizations must be invited by the Department after a critical need is identified. * **Category 1 (Emergency - one-off funding):** Existing CHSP providers with a Whole of Government grant agreement expiring June 30, 2025, or June 30, 2027. * **Category 2 (Critical Need – Provider Viability - recurrent funding):** Existing CHSP providers with a Whole of Government grant agreement expiring June 30, 2025, or June 30, 2027. * **Category 3 (Service Shortages – Provider Relinquishments - recurrent funding):** Non-CHSP providers invited by the department who are existing Commonwealth-funded providers (e.g., Approved Residential Aged Care and/or Home Care Packages providers, DVA providers, NDIS providers, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations). Unsolicited applications will not be considered. 🤝 **Selection and Application Process:** This is a **Closed Non-Competitive** selection process. Invited applicants will receive application forms via email. Completed forms and necessary attachments must be submitted by the closing date to the email address provided in the invitation. Refer to the most recent Grant Opportunity Guidelines and Fact Sheet (Version 3, published March 27, 2025).