Deadline: 20-Mar-2026
The eSafety Commissioner’s Program provides grants of $80,000–$400,000 AUD to support initiatives preventing tech-based abuse against women and children. The program funds projects that promote positive behaviour among men and boys, challenge harmful social norms, and develop innovative prevention programs aligned with the National Plan 2022–2032.
About the Program
The eSafety Commissioner’s Program aims to prevent technology-facilitated abuse against women and their children and promote respectful behaviour among men and boys. Funded initiatives may include new programs, resources, or interventions that address drivers of tech-based abuse, shift social norms that enable abuse, and foster accountability.
The program is part of Australia’s National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032, which highlights the critical role of technology in both contributing to and preventing gender-based violence.
Key Objectives
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Prevent tech-based abuse against women and children.
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Promote positive and respectful behaviour among men and boys.
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Challenge and shift harmful social norms contributing to online or digital abuse.
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Support innovative prevention programs and resources that address technology-facilitated violence.
Funding Details
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Total Program Funding: $10 million over at least three rounds (2023–2028).
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Round 3 Available Funding: At least $3.5 million.
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Grant Range: $80,000 – $400,000 AUD (excluding GST).
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Project Duration:
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Up to 24 months for larger grants.
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12–18 months for grants under $150,000.
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Eligible Grant Activities
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Development of prevention initiatives, programs, and resources targeting tech-based abuse.
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Initiatives that challenge social norms contributing to abuse.
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Programs that foster positive and accountable behaviour among men and boys.
Definition of Tech-Based Abuse
Tech-based abuse includes all forms of violence and abuse that occur online or via digital technologies, including cases where technology:
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Enables or facilitates abuse.
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Amplifies coercive control or harassment.
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Targets individuals or groups for gender-based violence.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants for Round 3 must:
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Be a legal entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN).
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Be registered for GST.
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Hold a bank account with an Australian financial institution.
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Be a non-government, not-for-profit, or charitable organisation registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC).
How to Apply
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Confirm eligibility as a legal entity and non-profit organisation.
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Develop a project plan addressing tech-based abuse prevention and promoting positive behaviour.
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Prepare a budget aligned with the grant amount requested.
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Submit the application through the eSafety Commissioner grant portal, including all required supporting documentation.
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Ensure projects can be completed within the applicable timeframe (12–24 months).
Tips for a Strong Application
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Clearly define the problem of tech-based abuse your project addresses.
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Demonstrate measurable outcomes for prevention or behaviour change.
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Include evidence of experience in delivering programs or resources in related fields.
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Highlight innovative approaches to shift social norms and engage men and boys effectively.
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Prepare a realistic budget matching project activities to the grant amount.
FAQs
1. What is the funding range for Round 3? $80,000 – $400,000 AUD, excluding GST.
2. Who can apply? Australian non-government, not-for-profit, or charitable organisations registered with ACNC.
3. What is considered tech-based abuse? All forms of online or digital abuse, including technology-enabled coercive control.
4. What is the maximum project duration? 24 months for larger grants, 12–18 months for grants under $150,000.
5. Are for-profit organisations eligible? No, only legal non-profit entities can apply.
6. How much funding is available in Round 3? At least $3.5 million AUD.
7. Are individual applicants eligible? No, applicants must be legal entities.
Conclusion
The eSafety Commissioner’s Program provides vital funding to combat tech-based abuse against women and children in Australia. By supporting innovative prevention programs and initiatives that challenge harmful social norms and promote respectful behaviour among men and boys, the program fosters safer online and digital environments and advances the goals of the National Plan 2022–2032.
For more information, visit eSafety Commissioner.