Deadline: 04-Nov-2025
The GLOWS Medium Grant is designed to support high-impact research that is led and owned by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and delivers direct benefits to their communities.
Its core aim is to promote health equity and address disparities that contribute to the ongoing transmission of HIV and viral hepatitis within these communities, with the broader goal of working towards elimination. Research funded through this program must clearly demonstrate value for money, community ownership, and a strong alignment with the needs and priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The grant provides up to $300,000 for projects, with the final amount awarded based on how well proposals align with the objectives of the GLOWS program. While the number of grants available may vary, the maximum project duration is set at one year. Funds are paid directly to the lead organisation, and recipients must agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the GLOWS Grant Contract and Agreement. Continuation of funding is contingent on meeting key deliverables during the project period.
To be eligible, research must be led by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. While non-Indigenous people may serve as project leads, the chief investigator must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Eligible applicants include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations or non-Indigenous organisations partnering with such bodies. Community-controlled organisations applying must have an Incorporation Number, a majority Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governing board, and an Australian Business Number or Indigenous Business Number, along with an account at an Australian financial institution. Applicants must also demonstrate the resources and capacity to deliver their project and must not have any outstanding reports, breaches, or financial issues related to government funding.
Applications will not be accepted from individuals, consultants, for-profit organisations, federal or state government bodies, public schools, or unincorporated Aboriginal groups. In addition, organisations that have not met the requirements of previous projects, or those already receiving GLOWS funding from 2024 to 2026, are ineligible to apply. The grant also requires that the awarded funding not exceed 33 percent of the applicant organisation’s overall revenue.
This opportunity ensures that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are at the centre of research that directly impacts their health outcomes, supporting innovation and solutions that are both culturally grounded and community driven.
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