ClosedNon-Profit2026
Community Living Supports (CLS) 2026 — NSW
NSW Health
The Community Living Supports (CLS) 2026 open grant opportunity funds eligible community managed organisations and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to deliver community-based psychosocial support services in partnership with New South Wales local health districts from 1 July 2026. The program supports people with severe mental health conditions to live independently in their communities.
Closed
17 Oct 2025
Duration
up to 5 years
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Must be a not-for-profit non-government organisation.
• Eligible entity types include an Incorporated Association registered with NSW Fair Trading, a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee registered with ACNC and/or holding DGR status, or a New South Wales based Indigenous Corporation registered with ORIC.
• Must hold public liability insurance with a reputable insurer valued at at least $10 million.
• Must have a registered Australian Business Number (ABN).
• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience delivering community-based, recovery-focused psychosocial support for people with complex mental health needs in Australia.
• Must be solvent and not under external administration.
• Must be able to and agree to meet the requirements of the Long Form Grant Agreement and Proforma Contract Standard Terms and Conditions.
• Must be able to address all requirements of the Grant Guidelines.
Applicants must be a not-for-profit non-government organisation, specifically either an Incorporated Association registered with NSW Fair Trading, a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee registered with ACNC and/or holding DGR status, or a New South Wales based Indigenous Corporation registered with ORIC. Applicants must hold public liability insurance of at least $10 million, have a registered Australian Business Number, have at least three years' experience delivering community-based, recovery-focused psychosocial support for people with complex mental health needs in Australia, be solvent and not under external administration, and be able to meet the requirements of the Long Form Grant Agreement, Proforma Contract Standard Terms and Conditions, and all Grant Guidelines requirements.
What's Funded
Delivery of community-based, recovery-focused psychosocial support services for people with severe mental health conditions, including individually tailored and person-led supports delivered in partnership with New South Wales local health districts.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Projects are expected to help participants create meaningful goals, build independence in daily life, contribute to recovery within their communities, and reduce the frequency and length of hospital admissions for people with severe mental health conditions.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
non_profitindigenous_organisation
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
mental healthpsychosocial supportcommunity servicesnot-for-profitAboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisationscommunity managed organisationsNew South Waleshealth services
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Community Living Supports (CLS) 2026?
The Community Living Supports (CLS) 2026 is a non-profit grant offered by NSW Health in Australia. The Community Living Supports (CLS) 2026 open grant opportunity funds eligible community managed organisations and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to deliver community-based psychosocial support services in partnership with New South Wales local health districts from 1 July 2026. The program supports people with severe mental health conditions to live independently in their communities.
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Who is eligible for the Community Living Supports (CLS) 2026?
- Must be a not-for-profit non-government organisation.
- Eligible entity types include an Incorporated Association registered with NSW Fair Trading, a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee registered with ACNC and/or holding DGR status, or a New South Wales based Indigenous Corporation registered with ORIC.
- Must hold public liability insurance with a reputable insurer valued at at least $10 million.
- Must have a registered Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience delivering community-based, recovery-focused psychosocial support for people with complex mental health needs in Australia.
- Must be solvent and not under external administration.
- Must be able to and agree to meet the requirements of the Long Form Grant Agreement and Proforma Contract Standard Terms and Conditions.
- Must be able to address all requirements of the Grant Guidelines.
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When does the Community Living Supports (CLS) 2026 close?
Applications closed on 17 Oct 2025.
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What activities are funded?
Delivery of community-based, recovery-focused psychosocial support services for people with severe mental health conditions, including individually tailored and person-led supports delivered in partnership with New South Wales local health districts.
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