Carers Small Grants Program 2025-26

The Tasmanian Government acknowledges the vital role and significant contribution of unpaid carers to the health, wellbeing and security of their family members and friends who need support and assistance.

We also recognise that carers needs are just as vital.

To celebrate and promote the contribution of carers to their communities, the Tasmanian Government is providing $20,000 in 2025-26 for a Carers Small Grants Program.

Your project, event or activity should demonstrate how it will achieve one or more of the following outcomes for carers:

1. feeling recognised, valued and supported;
2. improved health and wellbeing;
3. greater awareness of the supports or services available to them; and
4. feeling connected to other carers and their communities.

Eligible applicants can apply to up to $2,500 for events and activities during National Carers Week 2025, projects that support the health and wellbeing of carers.

We encourage you to:

• engage with carers to design your project, event or activity, and
• consider how your project, event or activity aligns to the Tasmania Government commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. This could include ensuring your project, event or activity is culturally respectful or captures data on the experiences of Aboriginal carers.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact grants@dpac.tas.gov.au or call us on 1800 204 224.

• Read the Program Guidelines to help you prepare your application
• Use the Help Guide for Applicants and Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
• Track how long it takes you to do the application - we'll ask you that at the end.
• This program closes at 2pm, 4 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
• If you have any difficulties with your application, contact us before the closing time. 
• During the assessment process the department may ask for further information to support or clarify an application. This information must be provided within 3 working days. If you can't, this may mean the application won't be assessed.
• We're here to help - contact grants@dpac.tas.gov.au or call 1800 204 224.

I confirm, as an authorised representative of the organisation, that:

• I have read and understand the program Guidelines,
• the organisation is:
  • an organisation that delivers community support, services and/or programs to Tasmanians;
  • current on its appropriate public liability insurance (a copy of your current public liability insurance cover must be included with the application); and
  • hold a currently active Australian Business Number (ABN), or, if eligible, provide a Statement by Supplier Form from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
  • is one of the following:
    • A local government authority (council); or
    • An incorporated not-for-profit organisation, including an Aboriginal organisation; or
    • A not-for-profit company registered under company law;
    • Unincorporated organisations may be considered, however an Auspicing arrangement is preferred. You can enter yours and the Auspicor's details on the next page of this application form.  
• and that the project, event or activity that we will run will be:
  • alcohol and drug free;
  • safe for vulnerable people safe; including child and youth;
  • inclusive and accessible for anyone attending – including Aboriginal people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disabilities;
  • compliant with Work Health and Safety legislation and all other relevant legislation, regulations licenses, permits, approvals or your employing someone with skills requiring qualifications; and
  • free to attend, but can be ticketed to help with managing attendees and evaluation.

NOTES:

Eligible organisations who are successfully awarded a grant are required to hold and maintain appropriate public liability insurance. Applicants will be required to provide a copy of the organisation’s public liability insurance as part of this application.

Applicants with outstanding reporting or acquittal obligations for other Department of Premier and Cabinet grants may still apply and be successful in being awarded a grant, but will not receive funding under this Program until the current obligations are met.