Funding to promote system support for the children, youth and family sector
Find out about the CYFSP System Support Services Grant. It helps organisations improve the delivery of the Child, Youth and Family Services Program.
CYFSP System Support Services Grant
This grant is for organisations to deliver system support for our revamped Child, Youth and Family Services Program (CYFSP).
CYFSP funds a range of services that help vulnerable children, young people and families when and where they need it. This includes case management, youth engagement, group programs and therapeutic services.
The aim is to make the CYFSP more connected, inclusive and effective, so children, young people and families get better support. Especially when facing complex challenges.
This new grant will deliver system support to the organisations delivering CYFSP services.
Who this is for
This grant is for community organisations interested in strengthening the ACT children, youth and family sector.
What you get
Total funding for this grant is up to $701,062 annually (GST exclusive) over 10 years.
- $240,909 allocated for Sector Development Fund (training).
- $460,153 allocated for system support service delivery.
Check if you can apply
Organisations can apply if they:
- have an Australian Business Number or Australian Company Number
- have a bank account with an Australian financial institution
- are one of the following:
- a company incorporated in Australia
- a company limited by guarantee
- an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
- an incorporated association
- a partnership
- a joint (consortia) application with a lead organisation
- a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation
- a publicly funded research organisation.
What you can do
The funding is to be used for:
- monitoring and evaluation
- Sector Development Fund administration (training)
- Strengthening sector coordination and connection.
Before you apply
Read the grant guidelines and the CYFSP Strategic Implementation Plan.
Attend the briefing session
We will hold an online briefing session on Thursday 20 November 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
The session will cover:
- the grant objectives and funding allocations
- eligibility and application requirements
- key dates and next steps
- Q&A opportunity.
To register to attend, 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 February 2026 by email.
Assessing your application
Following the eligibility check, the Grant Assessment Team will assess your application.
The Grant Assessment Team includes:
- a chairperson
- 2 other assessors.
The Grant Assessment Team will assess your application with the information you provided against the grant’s selection criteria.
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.
Contact us
CSD Grants team
If you need help or have questions, contact us.
Email
HCSDGrants@act.gov.au