Chronic Conditions Prevention and Integrated Care Program

This grant opportunity (GO) will drive improved health outcomes for people in Australia, living with, or at risk of, chronic conditions by supporting early detection, prevention and effective management. Guided by the National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions 2026-2035 (Framework) the Program will support a strategic and competitive investment approach that ensures transparency, fairness and alignment with Government priorities.

The objectives of the GO are:

• Health Promotion and Education
• Embedding Prevention and Early Detection
• System integrated, multidisciplinary and person centred continuity of care
• Managing Multimorbidity
• Enhanced and targeted support for health equity.

Funding will be awarded to initiatives that demonstrate measurable impact and contribute to long-term, sustainable improvements in chronic conditions health outcomes based on the following Tiers, with Tier 1 being prioritised:

Tier 1: National Collaborative Activities - Funding supports large-scale activities with national scope that address multiple chronic conditions and/or risk factors and meet at least two Program objectives/focus areas listed at section 2.1 in the Framework. These initiatives should foster cross-sector collaboration, encouraging partnerships between health organisations, community groups, research institutions, and other relevant stakeholders. Tier 1 projects should use a unified approach, addressing related conditions or common risk factors regardless of specific diagnoses.

Tier 2: Targeted Activities - Funding is designed to support short term activities that contribute to at least one of the Program’s objectives. These activities may focus on a single chronic condition or risk factor allowing for targeted interventions including pilot projects and time limited trials.