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$20,095,893 (GST exclusive) is available over three years across two streams. Stream 1 (FASD Diagnostic Services) has a maximum of $1.7 million per activity per annum from an $18 million pool. Stream 2 (Innovative Models of Care) has a maximum of $0.7 million per activity per annum from a $2.1 million pool. There is no minimum grant amount for either stream.
Applications close 26 October 2026.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a lifelong condition caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol, characterised by a range of physical, cognitive, behavioural and developmental difficulties that impact individuals, families and communities. This grant opportunity is designed to strengthen the diagnosis and management of FASD across Australian communities.
Funding will enhance local capacity for screening, diagnosis and ongoing monitoring, while fostering greater community awareness of the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy or when planning to conceive. The initiative aims to upskill frontline professionals in diagnostic practices, trial and assess innovative models of care, and offer comprehensive support to parents, carers and families.
The program forms part of the Drug and Alcohol Program and runs over three years from 2027-28 to 2029-30, delivering a coordinated, nationally consistent approach to FASD prevention, management and support.
Key Requirements
Applicants must submit a separate application for each grant activity and stream, with applications clearly titled to distinguish them during assessment.
Relevant personnel working on the grant activity must maintain a Working with Children check or Working with Vulnerable People registration.
Applicants must demonstrate compliance with the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework, the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 and the Multicultural Access and Equity Policy.
Applications must address how proposed activities contribute to meeting Closing the Gap targets, with the grant contributing to all four Priority Reforms and Targets 1, 2, 14 and 17.
Applications must attach bank verification and a completed Attachment Pack comprising the Activity Work Plan, Indicative Activity Budget and Risk Management Plan. Full eligibility conditions, stream definitions, performance indicators and application templates are set out in the official grant opportunity guidelines, which applicants should review before preparing a submission.
What is eligible for funding?
Stream 1: FASD Diagnostic Services
Supports continued delivery and expansion of FASD diagnostic services throughout Australia, focusing on building the capacity of health practitioners and supporting or establishing specialist clinical services, while considering equitable distribution of services across jurisdictions to address regional disparities and nationwide access.
Stream 2: Innovative Models of Care
Supports development and implementation of innovative, flexible and culturally safe models of care for FASD diagnostic services, improving timely access to screening, diagnosis, coordinated care and ongoing supports across health, education and social services. Consideration should be given to cultural safety and partnership with rural, remote and First Nations communities.
Other relevant negotiated activities may include community engagement, co-design and consultation, data collection and analysis, research and design activities, community collaboration and communication, project management including governance and administration, and workforce development and training strategies.
Eligible expenditure includes operational costs directly related to service delivery such as rent, vehicle leasing, printing and stationery; wages of employees or contractors delivering services including superannuation; IT solutions including security audits, software, development and equipment; research and data collection; approved domestic travel; communication activities including materials, digital content, social media and accessibility costs; community and stakeholder engagement; campaign development; marketing and promotion; website maintenance; and evaluation activities.
What companies are eligible for funding?
Eligible entity types are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006, companies, Corporate Commonwealth Entities, Non-Corporate Commonwealth Statutory Authorities, Corporate State or Territory Entities, Non-Corporate State or Territory Entities, Non-Corporate State or Territory Statutory Authorities, Local Governments, cooperatives, incorporated associations, sole traders, statutory entities, partnerships and unincorporated associations.
Consortium applications are acceptable where a lead organisation submits the application and enters the grant agreement, with the lead organisation required to meet all eligibility requirements.
Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?
Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.
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