ClosedNon-Profit2025-2027

Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025-2027

Victorian Government · Australia

The Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025-2027 provides funding to organisations to deliver respite services for unpaid carers across Victoria. Grants range from $30,000 to $1 million per year over two years.

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Funding

$30K – $1M

Duration

2 years

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

• Applicant must be a government organisation or not-for-profit group • Applicant must have demonstrated capacity to provide respite options for unpaid carers • Partnership approaches are welcomed • First Peoples-led organisations are encouraged to apply • Funded activities must deliver accessible and inclusive respite across Victoria
Applications are sought from government and not-for-profit organisations with a demonstrated capacity to provide respite options for unpaid carers from all backgrounds, including through partnership approaches. First Peoples-led organisations are encouraged to apply. Successful organisations must deliver accessible and inclusive respite for unpaid carers across Victoria.

What's Funded

Delivery of accessible and inclusive respite options and respite services for unpaid carers, including partnership-based approaches.

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Expected Outcomes

Successful organisations are expected to deliver accessible and inclusive respite for unpaid carers across Victoria, including support for carers from all backgrounds and stronger supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitlocal_government

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

community

Keywords

carersrespiteunpaid carerscommunity servicesVictoriaFirst PeoplesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers

Official Grant Page

Victorian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025-2027?

The Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025-2027 is a non-profit grant offered by Victorian Government in Australia, providing $30K – $1M in funding. The Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025-2027 provides funding to organisations to deliver respite services for unpaid carers across Victoria. Grants range from $30,000 to $1 million per year over two years.
2

How much funding does the Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025-2027 provide?

The Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025-2027 provides $30K – $1M in funding. The typical project duration is 2 years.
3

Who is eligible for the Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025-2027?

  • Applicant must be a government organisation or not-for-profit group
  • Applicant must have demonstrated capacity to provide respite options for unpaid carers
  • Partnership approaches are welcomed
  • First Peoples-led organisations are encouraged to apply
  • Funded activities must deliver accessible and inclusive respite across Victoria
4

What activities are funded?

Delivery of accessible and inclusive respite options and respite services for unpaid carers, including partnership-based approaches.
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How do I apply for the Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025-2027?

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