Round 3 of the Support at Home Thin Markets grants is now open. Over $311 million is available in 2026-27.
The grants provide flexible funding to eligible Support at Home providers delivering aged care services in thin markets. The funding helps ensure older people in rural and remote areas, and those who use specialist services, can continue to get the care they need at a reasonable price.
Providers may be eligible if they deliver:
- rural and remote services in Modified Monash areas 3 to 7
- specialised services in any region
- culturally responsive services to older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
There are 2 available funding streams:
- rural, remote and specialised services
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services.
You can still apply if you received funding in earlier rounds of these grants.
Some grant applicants may need a valid Specialisation Verification for aged care services. As gathering the necessary documents can be time consuming, we encourage you to plan ahead.
Applications close 2pm (AEDT) 26 November 2026. However, providers are encouraged to apply early on GrantConnect.
