Archived listing from 6 September 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
- Funding
- Up to $1,000
- Opened
- 19 Jan 2026
- Closed
- 13 Apr 2026
- Category
- Community
Overview
Invests in projects that benefit either LGBTQIA+ individuals or community or strengthen LGBTQIA+ organisational capacity.
The Small Grants program supports projects proposed by individuals and or organisations and or communities who would otherwise be limited by the constraints of other funding programs.
The project needs to directly or indirectly assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community.
The Foundation welcomes applications that are particularly creative and innovative, and those that are put forward by individuals, communities and organisations that have not received small grant funding in the previous 2 years. The Foundation regards favourably projects that work as partnerships between individuals and organisations.
1. Individuals: An application needs to satisfy at least one of the following intended outcomes. Through the project LGBTIQ community members will:
- Be more connected to each other and to their community
- Have improved skills and knowledge
- Have enhanced wellbeing and resilience
- Participate more fully in their community.
2. Organisational capacity: An application needs to satisfy at least one of the following intended outcomes. Through the projects LGBTIQ organisation will:
- Be better able to recruit and retain volunteers and members
- Work better with the community and/or other organisations
- Improve the skills and knowledge of volunteers/members
- Develop resources it needs to undertake its work.
The planned activity must involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ members and promote positive social outcomes in the community.
About This Grant
Invests in projects that benefit either LGBTQIA+ individuals or community or strengthen LGBTQIA+ organisational capacity.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident, or a community group that is operating in Australia
- Applicants need only be a group of people with a common interest
- It is preferred that individuals / groups apply through an Auspice organisation, but it is not a necessary requirement
- Applications for funding beyond $1,000 will not be considered.