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Reference: NCSSUpdated 3/24/2026

Income OrangeAid Caregiver Support Accelerator Grant

Up to $200,000/year for 2 years, with possible 3rd-year extension of up to $100,000. Up to 10 programmes funded per grant call.

A strategic partnership between Income Insurance Limited and NCSS to accelerate the growth of social service programmes through innovative, collaborative, and empowering solutions that strengthen caregivers' resilience and ease their caregiving burden. Selected applicants attend accelerator workshops on design thinking to refine programme design, followed by a pitch session. Up to 10 grantee programmes are funded per grant call.

Eligibility Criteria

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    Open to all Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs) with prior experience in caregiver programmes

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    IPCs may also apply in collaboration with social innovators, social enterprises, or institutes of higher learning

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    Non-IPCs with caregiver programme experience may apply without an IPC partner on a case-by-case basis

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    Must participate in mandatory accelerator workshops and pitch day to be eligible

Frequently Asked Questions

A partnership between Income Insurance and NCSS providing up to $200k/year for 2 years (plus possible $100k 3rd-year extension) to accelerate caregiver support programmes through design thinking workshops and multi-year funding.

Grant calls are opened periodically. Check the NCSS website for the latest application timeline and upcoming grant calls.

Non-profit organisations and social innovators with caregiver programme experience who wish to apply without an IPC partner will be considered on a case-by-case basis.