Funding to provide targeted support services for children, young people and families
Find out about the CYFSP targeted support services grant to fund organisations to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
Applications close at 3:00 pm on 25 August 2026.
CYFSP Targeted Early Support Services Grant
This grant is part of our Child, Youth and Family Services Program (CYFSP).
It is to provides funding for organisations to deliver targeted support services for children, young people and families. Funded services will respond to needs that cannot be met through early support or universal services. Universal services are available to everyone, such s services through schools, childcare and community health centres.
This grant aims to improve long-term outcomes by:
- supporting children, young people and families with more complex needs
- improving access to and coordination of services
- strengthening protective factors and reducing risks.
This grant is part of a coordinated investment in services for children, young people and families across the ACT. For related funding opportunities read about our related grants.
Who this is for
This grant is for community organisations able to provide targeted support services to children, young people and families in the ACT. We are looking for organisations that can deliver high-quality services, work closely with families and other providers, and help achieve long-term positive outcomes.
What you get
Total funding for this grant is approximately $7.01 million per year over 10 years. This includes an initial 4-year agreement with 2 possible 3-year extensions.
Check if you can apply
To be eligible for funding, applicants must:
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or Australian Company Number (ACN)
- are registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- have an account with an Australian financial institution
- are financially viable to deliver the proposed service over the term of the grant.
You must be one of the following:
- an incorporated organisation in Australia
- a company limited by guarantee
- an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
- a joint (consortia) application with a lead organisation
- registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
What you can do
The funding is to:
- provide structured, more intensive support
- respond to complex needs not met through universal or early support services
- support engagement with education, health and community services
- provide coordination across services.
Services should deliver tailored responses that improve outcomes and reduce the need for more intensive or statutory interventions. Services must be delivered in the ACT.
Before you apply
Attend an information session
We will hold an online information session for the grant, and related grants on 21 July 2026 at 1:00 pm.
The session includes:
- the grant objectives and funding allocation
- eligibility and application requirements
- key dates and next steps
- a Q&A opportunity.
To register for the session email us at HCSDGrants@act.gov.au
Apply
To apply online:
- Register or log into your account.
- Follow the instructions to complete your application.
- Submit your application before the close date.
After you apply
We'll assess your application and let you know the result in December 2026 by email.
Applications will be assessed against the grant’s selection criteria.
The assessment process will also consider how proposed services:
- interact with other services and providing opportunities for collaboration
- complement rather than duplicate existing services.
Information from any previous Health and Community Services Directorate grant rounds may also be considered to assess the applications submitted.
All decisions on whether to award a grant, or on the amount of any grant, are at the sole discretion of the Health and Community Services Directorate.
Successful applicants must enter into an Agreement. Read our grant guidelines for more information about this.
Related grants
This grant is part of a coordinated investment in services for children, young people and families across the ACT.
The CYFSP and Mental Health Child, Youth and Families (MHCYF) grant streams are working together to support a more connected service system. This is happening alongside the emerging Thriving Kids program, which focuses on providing the right support early.
Together, these grants aim to:
- provide the right support early
- improve outcomes for children, young people, families and carers
- strengthen connections and collaboration across the service system
- ensure services are funded appropriately and avoid duplication.
Organisations can apply for funding across both CYFSP and MHCYF grants where appropriate.
We encourage applications that recognise the full needs of children, young people and families.
Applications may include multiple streams or programs. However, the same activity will not be funded more than once across applications.
Read about the other current CYFSP and MHCYF grants:
Contact us
CSD Grants team
If you need help or have questions, contact us.
Email
HCSDGrants@act.gov.au