Deadline: 13 March 2020
The Tasmanian Government has allocated $50,000 for the 2020 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ+) Grants Program (the Program).
Grants provided through the Program will assist community organisations, tertiary institutions and local government to:
- increase the number of Tasmanians who are accepting of diversity;
- improve resilience and capacity in the LGBTIQ+ community;
- foster inclusion, respect and dignity for LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians; and
- enhance access to services and increase participation for LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians.
Funding Areas
Funding Area One / Priority Projects
The Priority Projects focus for 2020, nominated by the LGBTIQ+ Whole-of-Government Reference Group in consultation with LGBTIQ+ community groups, is ‘Developing community capacity for issues-based advocacy and leadership’.
Applicants can apply for funding of up to $25,000 for projects, including research projects, that develop the resilience, capacity and confidence of LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians to:
- advocate for personal and social change;
- report incidents of violence, crime or anti-social behaviour; and
- take on leadership roles in their community.
Funding Information
Eligible applicants may apply for either or both priority projects and general projects, and for funding of up to $25,000 in each area.
Funding Area Two / General Project/s
Applicants can apply for funding of up to $25,000 for projects that:
- Research issues affecting the LGBTIQ+ community in Tasmania, including the incidence of discrimination, abuse, harassment, and family violence.
- Develop resources or strategies to:
- Increase community awareness about the issues and needs of LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians; or
- Reduce or prevent discrimination, vilification and harassment of LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians.
- Promote awareness of LGBTIQ+ issues and needs within workplaces in Tasmania.
- Address gaps in the current service system that prevent LGBTIQ+ people from being able to access services and address issues related to their sexuality or gender.
- Celebrate diversity and promote inclusion of LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians within the wider community, particularly in rural and regional communities in Tasmania
Timeframe
The LGBTIQ+ Grants Program 2020 opens on 8 February 2020 and closes at 5pm on 13 March 2020. Projects must be completed, and grant recipients must provide a financial acquittal by 30 June 2021.
Eligibility Criteria
- Not-for-profit, incorporated community organisations may apply for funding under this grants program.
- Not-for-profit organisations that are not incorporated may also apply but must be sponsored by an incorporated organisation. In this case, the application must include written confirmation from the sponsoring organisation that it will accept the relevant administration, legal and financial responsibilities for the grant.
- Tertiary institutions are eligible to apply to undertake research projects in Tasmania. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a sound understanding and experience of working with the LGBTIQ+ community.
- Local Governments are eligible to apply where they can demonstrate collaboration with a community organisation to improve outcomes for LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians.
- Applicants applying to undertake research projects must attach the research methodology for the project.
The following entities are not eligible to apply:
- for-profit organisations and businesses;
- individuals;
- political parties;
- schools or colleges (government or private); and
- State and Australian Government agencies.
Assessment Criteria
Your application must address each of the following assessment criteria:
- Benefit to the LGBTIQ+ community:
- The application should demonstrate how LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians will benefit from the outcomes and/or outputs of the project; and
- The application should also demonstrate alignment with the vision of the Whole-of-Government Framework for LGBTI Tasmanians.
- Project objectives:
- The project should have clear objectives that can be measured, evaluated and reported.
- Engagement and Implementation:
- The application should demonstrate how your organisation has engaged with LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians and/or relevant organisations to develop the project and how your organisation will implement the project.
- Evidence base/best practice:
- The application should demonstrate how your organisation’s project will contribute to the development of an evidence base for LGBTIQ+ issues in Tasmania and/or demonstrate how it uses existing evidence and research to progress outcomes for the LGBTIQ+ community in Tasmania. (This is a requirement for research projects only).
- Value for money:
- The application should include a realistic budget that enables the delivery of objectives within the proposed timelines. All sources of funding for the project must be included in the application.
How to Apply
Applicants can download the application form via given website.
It is intended that applications be notified of the outcome of their application by June 2020.
For more information, visit https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/csr/Grants/lgbti_grants_program