For community-managed mental health and AOD organisations to explore big ideas and build sector knowledge
CMHDARN is excited to announce the 2025–2026 Innovation and Evaluation Grant, a $20,000 opportunity to support innovative projects that strengthen practice across both the mental health and AOD sectors. They’re looking for projects that:
Champion innovation and evaluation
Address both MH and AOD service delivery
Build sector knowledge and capacity
They especially welcome projects that explore intersections with:
Lived experience collaboration and leadership
Neurodivergence
Carer involvement
Gaming and/or gambling
Criminal justice interface
Trauma-informed practice and organisational change
Human rights
Funding period: November 2025–November 2026
Amount: $20,000 (excluding GST)
Deadline: COB 16 October 2025
Submission: Complete the application form [PDF] and email to CMHDARN
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by 7 November 2025
Organisations may submit multiple applications for different project idea