Infrastructure Grants Program
The Infrastructure Grants Program (IGP) is funded by NSW Health and administered by MHCC. The funding program began in late 2006 and is expected to extend to late 2008.The IGP funds one-off projects that enable NGOs to improve existing services and progress towards accreditation with quality standards.
The program has been rolled out in two stages, Round 1 & Round 2, with each allotment worth $2 Million. Round One allocations were approved by the Minister for Health in June 2007. Round Two is currently being allocated. 90% of the IGP funds will go to NGOs through an Expression of Interest process.
What does IGP fund? Priority has been given to projects that:
- Progress NGOs towards accreditation;
- Prepare NGOs for the introduction of outcomes monitoring and information management systems; and
- Support infrastructure needs of NGOs targeting gaps in the mental health sector.
Projects funded have included:
- Upgrading premises and equipment;
- Engaging temporary officers to prepare services for accreditation review;
- Improving databases to collect and analyse service quality information; and
- Conducting research into improving partnerships and service access issues.