CYFSP Commissioning update:
CYFSP and Mental Health CYF grants now open
ACT grant rounds are now open for the Child, Youth and Family Services Program (CYFSP) and the Mental Health Child, Youth and Families Grant. They have been released as coordinated commissioning processes. Applications close 3pm, 25 August 2026, and a joint sector briefing will be held on 21 July at 1pm covering both grant streams. Organisations are encouraged to consider applying across both processes where appropriate.
Joint Grants Sector Briefing
A sector briefing will be held on 21 July at 1pm in conjunction with the Child, Youth and Family Service Program. The session will include an overview of the grant and a Q&A opportunity.
Please register for the sector briefing through Humanitix.
Child, Youth and Family Services Program Grants
The ACT government is opening coordinated grant rounds under the Child, Youth and Family Services Program (CYFSP) and the Mental Health Child, Youth and Families Stream.
These grant rounds are designed as part of a connected and evolving service ecosystem supporting children, young people and families.
Together these grants aim to:
provide the right support early
improve outcomes for children, young people, families and carers
strengthen connections and collaboration across the service ecosystem
ensure services are funded appropriately and avoid duplication
Organisations can apply for funding across multiple grant processes where appropriate. We encourage applications that recognise the full needs of children, young people and families.
More information about the CYFSP grant opportunities can be found at the link below:
About the Mental Health Grant
The Mental Health Child, Youth and Families Grant supports NGOs to provide mental health services to children (0-12), young people (12-25) and families.
The grant aims to reduce the long-term impact of mental ill-health by addressing risk factors early, preventing the escalation of symptoms and reducing reliance on more intensive mental health services at younger ages.
This grant seeks applications for services across the Support Needs Spectrum with a focus on, in order, Prevention and Promotion, Community Connection and Supports, and Early Intervention.
Funded services are expected to do one or more of the following:
Support individuals and families during the perinatal period.
Respond to the specific needs of priority populations, including LGBTIQA+ communities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Engage and support young people who are disengaged from existing systems due to identified barriers to access.
Improve access for young people, including through outreach services, services delivered within educational settings, and services operating outside school hours.
Recognise and incorporate the role of carers and families.
Existing Mental Health Services
It is recommended that applicants consider existing mental health services when developing applications. Consideration of how proposed services interact with, complement, or duplicate existing services will be an important part of the assessment processes.Applicants should refer to the Mental Health Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) and Overview of Child, Youth and Family Mental Health Services in the ACT when developing applications.
Please contact Families ACT if you or your organisation has any questions about CFYSP Comissioning.