Building the GP Workforce - Primary Care Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs)

# 🏥 Building the GP Workforce - Primary Care Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) This grant opportunity, issued by the **Department of Health, Disability and Ageing**, aims to expand the general practitioner (GP) workforce by allocating new commencing medical Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs). The program focuses on fostering a positive primary care culture and encouraging uptake of primary care roles among medical graduates, particularly in **rural and underserved metropolitan areas** across Australia. With **AUD 30,751,000** in total available funding, the initiative supports **medical education and training activities** to strengthen the **primary care workforce**. The grant is structured into two streams: **Stream A** and **Stream B**, with separate application periods. An addendum will be published for Stream B when it opens, expected from March to June 2026. Future changes regarding **First Nations students medical CSPs** from 2026 are subject to legislation. ## 👥 Eligibility and Selection This is a **Targeted or Restricted Competitive** grant. Eligibility is by invitation only to specific organisations listed in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. * **Stream A**: Open only to existing **medical schools** operated by a **Table A higher education provider** (as defined by the Higher Education Support Act 2003) with current **Australian Medical Council (AMC) accreditation**. * **Stream B**: Open to organisations operated by a **Table A higher education provider**. Successful new medical schools under Stream B must achieve AMC accreditation before students commence in 2028, with early consultation with **AMC** encouraged. ## 📝 Application Instructions Applicants must submit the completed form and attachments via the GrantConnect "Submit Application" button. File names should not exceed 100 characters, avoid special characters, and not contain macros or be password-protected. A maximum of five separate files can be submitted. Technical assistance is available via the GrantConnect Helpdesk: Phone 1300 484 145, Email GrantConnect@finance.gov.au. Applicants should retain a copy of their submission. Grant acknowledgement emails are sent post-submission; if not received within 24 hours, contact Grant.ATM@health.gov.au. ## 🔎 Keywords Primary care, GP workforce, medical education, Commonwealth Supported Places, CSPs, higher education, medical schools, rural health, underserved areas, AMC accreditation, health grants, Australia, Department of Health.