General Practice Incentive Fund

# 🏥 General Practice Incentive Fund (GPIF) Grant The General Practice Incentive Fund (GPIF) is a targeted grant opportunity, administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, designed to address critical primary healthcare service needs within communities. This program aims to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare services in regions experiencing or at imminent risk of primary care system failure, or ongoing instability. ## 🎯 **Purpose and Focus** The grant will enable Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to develop and implement **Service System Recovery Plans (SSRPs)**. These plans will be co-designed with stakeholders to stabilize and improve primary care and related service systems. The department identifies specific intervention sites through consultation with state and territory governments, considering factors like community impact and local issues. This initiative falls under the broader **Public Health Services (231018)** category and is a key component of the ongoing PHN Program to ensure efficient, effective, and coordinated primary healthcare access. ## elig **Eligibility and Invitation** This is a **Closed Non-Competitive** grant opportunity. Eligibility is strictly limited to existing **Primary Health Networks (PHNs)** that have received a formal Letter of Invitation from the Department. The PHN Program framework is specifically utilized to leverage the national network of regional organizations committed to local service commissioning and integration. ## 📝 **Application Process** The application process is two-phased: * **Phase 1: Planning/Co-design:** Non-application based. Invited PHNs consult stakeholders to co-design an SSRP. * **Phase 2: Implementation:** Submission of the completed SSRP and all required attachments via GrantConnect. Detailed information and deadlines will be provided in the Letter of Invitation. ## 💰 **Funding and Submission Details** A total of **$15,400,000** is available for this grant opportunity. When submitting applications, filenames should not exceed 100 characters, avoid special characters, and not include macros or password protection. A maximum of five separate files can be submitted at once. Technical assistance for GrantConnect submissions is available via phone (1300 484 145) or email (GrantConnect@finance.gov.au). **Keywords:** Primary Health, Healthcare Services, General Practice, PHN Program, Service System Recovery, Community Health, Health Grants, Medical Services, Regional Health, Department of Health, Australia, Government Funding, Healthcare Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Health Network, System Integration.