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- Maximum funding: Up to $500,000
- Duration: No set limit
- Application process: Two‑stage (Expression of Interest, then full application by invitation)
- EOI close: 13 May 2026
- Full applications open: 1 June 2026
- Full applications close: 10 August 2026
The HCF Research Foundation Health Services Research Grants support research that improves the quality, efficiency, equity and access of Australian health services. Funding prioritises projects with strong translation potential, system‑level relevance and the ability to deliver scalable improvements in healthcare delivery.
Key Requirements
- Projects must be genuine health services research.
- Research must directly address one or more of the 2026 priority topics set by the HCF Research Foundation.
- Applications are submitted through a single nominated Administering Institution.
- Consumer and community engagement must be clearly addressed across the research lifecycle.
- Projects should demonstrate strong potential for translation, scalability and measurable impact.
What is eligible for funding?
- Uptake, accessibility and effectiveness of innovative mental health models of care, including community‑based models and integrated pathways supporting people with acute mental health needs.
- Identification and remediation of gender bias in healthcare services, including systemic and institutional barriers affecting diagnosis and treatment.
What companies are eligible for funding?
- Universities, hospitals, research institutes and other reputable organisations capable of administering research funding.
- Each application must nominate a single Administering Institution.
- A single lead investigator per application is required; one EOI per lead investigator is permitted.
Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?
Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.
How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?
By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.
Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis and more.
As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.
Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project
- Industry analysis presentation
- Competitor Analysis Presentation
- Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
- 3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
- 3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
- Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
- End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
- CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
- Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
- Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application
How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?
Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.