Aims of the program
The program aims to maintain or increase access to quality aged care services in thin market settings for people:
- from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- living in regional, rural, and remote areas
- who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless
- with other complex and diverse needs, including dementia.
How much funding has been made available
Up to $966.5 million has been made available over four years to 30 June 2028.
From 2028-29, we will make at least $161 million available per year on an ongoing basis.
What grants can be used for
Organisations can apply for ACCAP grants to support aged care infrastructure projects, such as:
- new builds, extensions and upgrades
- maintenance and efficiency upgrades
- safety and amenity improvements
- construction or upgrade of multi-use spaces
- provision of staff accommodation
Eligible activities are determined on a round-by-round basis and clarified through grant opportunity guidelines. These guidelines will be published on GrantConnect at the beginning of each grant round.
Who can apply
Eligibility to apply for and receive grant funding is determined on a round-by-round basis and clarified through grant opportunity guidelines.
Grant opportunity closed – under assessment
The Residential-based Aged Care Services and Staff Accommodation grant opportunity (GO7524) closed at 2pm AEST on Tuesday 20 May 2025. Applications are currently being assessed, with results expected to be announced from September 2025.
Up to $300 million was made available to fund infrastructure projects that will maintain or improve access to quality residential-based aged care services in:
- regional, rural and remote locations (MM 2 to MM 7)
- metropolitan locations (MM 1) where these services will provide specialised or targeted care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
In addition, staff accommodation projects that support residential-based aged care service provision in regional, rural and remote locations (MM 2 to MM 7) are also an eligible activity.
For more information see the grant opportunity on GrantConnect.
Currently open grant opportunity
Critical Infrastructure Projects grant opportunity – invite only
The Critical Infrastructure Projects Grant Opportunity (GO6332) has made available up to $255.5 million to 30 June 2029. This is a closed non-competitive grant opportunity, where organisations must be Invited to apply by the department. This grant opportunity allows the department to address situations where a critical and urgent need has been identified.
Visit GrantConnect for information on this opportunity.
Future grant opportunities
As an ongoing program, there will be multiple ACCAP grant opportunities beyond the current round.
Each grant opportunity will align with the program objectives and outcomes and will be made available through various approaches to market.
Further information on upcoming grant opportunities will be published on GrantConnect and this website.
To receive notifications about future funding opportunities, please register with GrantConnect.
What we’ve already funded – completed grant opportunities
Residential-based Aged Care Services grant opportunity results
Results for the Residential-based Aged Care Services Grant Opportunity were announced on 5 December 2024.
$250 million in funding was allocated to 52 infrastructure projects.
For more information, see the results, summary of allocations and feedback for unsuccessful applicants.
Thin markets, Multiple Streams grant opportunity results
Results for the Thin Markets, Multiple Streams Grant Opportunity were announced on 22 May 2024.
$134.9 million in funding was allocated to 76 infrastructure projects.
For more information, see the results, summary of allocations and feedback for unsuccessful applicants.
Targeted NATSIFACP (GO5583)
$141 million to construct 4 culturally safe, purpose-built NATSIFAC services.
Contacts
Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP) contact