Alcohol and Other Drugs - Innovation Grants

RFP-2526-01

Applications close 29 August 2025

Background

A range of alcohol and other drug services and programs are currently available across SENSW, however, new approaches are needed to engage and support priority populations with alcohol and other drug concerns in the community, to help address gaps and barriers to accessing services and supports.  

Priority populations experience higher risks of alcohol and other drug-related harms, face additional barriers in accessing alcohol and other drug-related supports and services, and are often under-serviced by the health system. 

Grant details

COORDINARE - South Eastern NSW PHN is offering grants to support innovative initiatives to support the health and wellbeing of people who are experiencing alcohol and other drug issues.  

These grants aim to enhance service access and inclusion for priority populations and foster new approaches to unmet community needs, with potential for future scaling and funding.   

Organisations that currently provide services or programs to support people with alcohol and other drug concerns across the SENSW are invited to apply.  

A total of $300,000 (excl. GST) is available through this initiative, with individual grants ranging from $50,000 up to $150,000 (excl. GST). 

Applicants and organizations that applied but were unsuccessful in the earlier round held in December 2024 (FY 2024–25) are eligible to re-apply for this grant opportunity. 

Important documents

• Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) - Innovations Grants guidelines
• Attachment 1 - Grant application form
• Attachment 2 - Budget template

Industry briefing

Timeline

How to apply

Applications close at 5pm AEST 29 August 2025.

To apply complete the following:

• Attachment 1 - Application form (via Microsoft Word document, e-signature allowed).
• All compliance documents outlined in the application form.
• Attachment 2 - Budget template

Email the completed documents to commissioning@coordinare.org.au