The Disability Advocacy Support Program: Sector Strengthening supports sector-wide development by funding training, capability building, evidence-informed improvements, and work to identify and elevate systemic advocacy issues.

Overview

This grant opportunity builds upon the National Centre for Disability Advocacy (NCDA), which was established in 2022. The actions funded are targeted towards supporting the organisations that deliver services under the service delivery and national advocacy helpline grants of the program, rather than supporting people with disability directly. The funded organisation will deliver targeted education and training focused on building the capabilities essential to achieving the Disability Advocacy Support Program outcomes and objectives. These required capabilities are detailed in Appendix B of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

This grant opportunity contributes to the achievement of Outcome 4.1 – Disability and Carers, which supports people with disability and carers to actively participate in community and economic life.

Funding and Benefits

The total amount available for this opportunity is $6,081,000.00 AUD.

Eligibility

To be eligible, the applicant must be the listed organisation and must have received an invitation to apply from the department. The grant opportunity will invite a single provider to apply through a closed, non-competitive process. Eligibility is based on the organisation's demonstrated experience and expertise, and its stated mission to advance the rights of people with disability. Non-negotiable capabilities form part of the eligibility criteria detailed in the Guidelines.

Application Process

The application must be submitted via the designated submission portal. Applicants should submit the completed application form and all necessary attachments by the closing date and time. It is advised that applicants keep a copy of their application and any supporting documents. Registered users will receive an automated email notification acknowledging the receipt of the submission. If an automated email notification is not received within 24 hours of submission, the Health Grants Team should be contacted.

When uploading applications, filenames must not exceed 100 characters, and a maximum of five separate files can be submitted at one time. Applications or attachments must not include macros or be password protected.

Deadline and Timeline

Close Date & Time: 18-Jun-2026 2:00 pm (ACT Local Time)

Publish Date: 21-May-2024

Contact Information

For inquiries, please refer to the relevant documentation or the designated contact channels provided with the application portal.