The Australian Government is investing $364.5 million over five years to reform the ILC Program. This was announced as part of the Australian Government’s 2025–26 Budget.
A further $150 million has been committed annually from 2029–30 to provide the supports on an ongoing basis.
For information on supports available under the current ILC Program, see funding for disability projects.
Why it is changing
The reform of the ILC Program has been informed by previous reviews of the program, the Independent Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and other disability reform consultations.
When it is changing
The reform of the ILC Program will occur in a phased approach.
Closed non-competitive grant opportunities in 2025-26
The first phase of the ILC Reform commenced in mid-2025 following the release of a closed, non-competitive grant opportunity in July 2025. Grants commenced from 10 December 2025.
39 organisations were invited to participate in the Individual and Family Capacity Building 2025-26 grant opportunity, and 27 organisations were invited to participate in the Information, Advice and Referral 2025-26 grant opportunity.
All organisations invited to participate are delivering activities currently funded under the ILC Program and have a demonstrated ability to deliver services aligned to funding priorities.
The funding priorities for the closed, non-competitive grant opportunities were identified based on critical unmet needs within existing services and have been determined in consultation with state and territory government officials.
View the list of successful organisations:
Further grant opportunities
The Australian Government is expected to announce future funding opportunities under a reformed ILC Program in the first half of 2026.
Full details, including eligibility and application guidelines, will be available on GrantConnect and the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website once announced.
What is changing
A Reformed ILC Program will improve consistency, quality and national coverage of community projects to support people with disability, their carers and families through 4 primary categories of support and an enabling function.
- Individual Capacity Building – which will empower individuals with disability by helping them build knowledge and skills to understand their disability, advocate for themselves, build connections and increase social and economic participation.
- Family Capacity Building – which will help build the knowledge and skills of families and carers to increase their ability to support their loved ones with disability and advocate for them.
- Community Capacity Building – which will build the capability of community organisations to adapt their services, so they are disability-inclusive and accessible.
- Information, Advice and Referral – which will provide access to high quality, trusted information and advice on disability, rights, evidence-based supports, and available services.
We will share more information about the enabling function in 2026.
How to apply for future grant opportunities
Organisations interested in future grant opportunities under a reformed ILC Program are encouraged to subscribe for updates on upcoming opportunities on GrantConnect.