Women & Change Grant

This year Women & Change (W&C), Queensland's first women's giving collective, are celebrating a milestone of collectively donating over $1 million to organisations changing the lives of vulnerable Queenslanders.

Women & Change has a history of finding and funding small to medium size NFP's and charities with their large philanthropic grants. Their point of difference is they ask organisations to tell them what they need - not the other way around.

In 2026 W&C are very motivated to find those projects or programmes that are trying something new - the kind of project or programme that doesn't yet qualify for government funding. W&C are also keen to find organisations working with underserved communities, remote locations or emerging issues. They want to hear from organisations that are doing something different and who have the ability to deliver impact but need a grant of $50,000 to make it happen in 2027.

W&C members are interested in projects that deliver sustainable, long-term change. This grant is not intended to replace current funding sources for existing projects or to provide general revenue for business-as-usual activities.

Women & Change will consider applications for any demonstrable need, including operational, infrastructure or capacity-building support, where it is clear that philanthropic funding will make a tangible and measurable difference to the quality of life of individuals and communities in Queensland.

Provides grants to registered charities supporting vulnerable Queenslanders.

Applications are open to charitable organisations that:
- Have BOTH Deductible Gift Recipient 1 (DGR1) and Tax Concessional Charity status (TCC), from the Australian Taxation Office
- Have been operating for two years as at 1 June,2026 with at least one set of financial records publicly available on the ACNC Charity register
- Propose projects that are Queensland based, with grant funds primarily helping Queenslanders experiencing disadvantage and in need of support or
- Are based in Australia (with majority of funds to be spent in Queensland).

The application process consists of two steps.
- An Expression of Interest round, closing 5pm on 17th July 2026.
- A full application by invitation only for shortlisted applicants closing 5pm on 11th September 2026.