Round 3 – Closing the Gap – Major Capital Works Program – 2026-27
Tender ID: 620766
Tender Details
Tender Description
This Tender is invited by the Issuer.
Overview
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is offering funding under Round 3 of the Closing the Gap Major Capital Works Program for 2026-27. Up to $180 million is available over two years (2026-27 to 2027-28) to support the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) sector.
About
Two funding rounds totalling $210 million have already been delivered under the Closing the Gap Major Capital Works (MCW) Program: Round 1 through GO5504 and Round 2 through GO6522. The current round represents Round 3 of the Closing the Gap MCW Program.
Applicants should refer to the updated Grant Opportunity Guidelines (Version 2, published on 24 August 2026) and the Frequently Asked Questions (Version 2, published 3 September 2026).
Purpose
The funding aims to strengthen the ACCHS sector through improved infrastructure, including new and upgraded health clinics and associated housing for health professionals.
Funding
- Total amount available: $180,000,000.00
- Funding period: Two years (2026-27 to 2027-28)
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be one of the following entity types:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
- Company
- Incorporated Association
- Cooperative
- Unincorporated Association
If applying as a Trustee on behalf of a Trust, the Trustee must have an eligible entity type as listed above.
Only Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) delivering primary healthcare are eligible to apply under this Grant Opportunity. To be eligible, organisations must:
- Be an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
- Currently deliver primary health care
- Be listed at Appendix A
Eligible organisations listed at Appendix A within the Grant Opportunity Guidelines are also able to apply on behalf of a subsidiary organisation and/or auspiced organisation/s, provided the auspiced organisation is an ACCHS currently delivering primary health care. Eligible organisations may also have an auspicing organisation apply on their behalf.
These organisations must have a proven track record of delivering essential and culturally appropriate primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia, including in areas of high need, and established community relationships that make them the most appropriate entities to receive infrastructure funding to expand or improve access to primary health care services in these areas.
Stream 2 eligibility
To be eligible under Stream 2, organisations must:
- Meet the eligibility criteria set out in Section 4.1
- Have previously received funding under GO5504 or GO6522
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the completed application form and all necessary attachments by the closing date and time via the Online Application Form, located via the "Grant Opportunity Documents" button.
Applicants should keep a copy of their application and any supporting documents. An automated email notification acknowledging receipt of the submission will be provided, including a Submission Reference ID, which should be retained for any application queries. If an automated email notification is not received within 48 hours of submission, applicants should email Grant.ATM@health.gov.au.
Other instructions
There is a 2MB limit per attachment in the application form. Multiple files or documents should be scanned into a single document. Compressed or zip files are not accepted. File names must be unique and must not include foreign characters.
Addenda are available: View Addenda
Enquiries
- Contact: Health Grants Team
- Email: Grant.ATM@health.gov.au
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Barkly : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin : Top End
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
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