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Funding available to promote connections for LGBTIQA+ People (Australia)

Deadline: 27-Jan-25

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government is inviting applications for its Connection Fund to support community focused projects.

The goal is to create a sense of community and belonging for LGBTIQA+ people. The grant is part of the Capital of Equality Grants Program. The program aims to achieve:

  • improved understanding of LGBTIQA+ experiences
  • improved wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people
  • increased participation of LGBTIQA+ communities
  • increased capacity and leadership.
Funding Information
  • Individuals can get a grant of up to $5,000.
  • Not-for-profit organisations and businesses can get up to $15,000.
Eligible Projects
  • Your project must either:
    • improve understanding of LGBTIQA+ experiences
    • improve wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people
    • increase participation of LGBTIQA+ communities.
  • Examples of projects include:
    • community events supporting inclusion and connection
    • publications on LGBTIQA+ voices in Canberra
    • events showcasing the talent of LGBTIQA+ people in the arts or sports
    • entrepreneurial projects and start-ups that support LGBTIQA+ people and communities
    • awareness raising activities.
  • You must finish your project within 1 year.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Individuals
    • You can apply if you live in the ACT region.
    • If you’ve previously received an ACT Government grant, you must have submitted the final report.
    • If you’re under 18, you’ll need your parent’s consent.
    • You can apply for this grant if you’re on a temporary visa, as long as it expires in 2 or more years.
    • If you think you need more support with your project, you can ask for help from an eligible not-for-profit organisation. They call this the ‘auspicing’ organisation.
    • The auspicing organisation will need to:
      • take financial responsibility for your grant
      • give you a letter confirming they’ll support your project.
    • You’ll still be responsible for running your project.
  • Not-for-profits and community groups
    • Not-for-profit organisations and community groups can apply if they’re either:
      • based in the ACT
      • running their project in the ACT.
    • If you’ve previously received an ACT Government grant, you must have submitted the final report.
    • Unregistered community groups or those without an Australian Business Number (ABN) can still apply. You must have the support of an eligible not-for-profit organisation. They call this the ‘auspicing’ organisation.
    • The auspicing organisation will need to:
      • take financial responsibility for your grant
      • give you a letter confirming they’ll support your project.
    • You’ll still be responsible for running your project.
    • If applicable, organisations should also:
      • have current public liability insurance
      • be registered for GST.
  • For-profit organisations
    • Social enterprises or businesses can apply if they:
      • are based in the ACT or running their project in the ACT
      • have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
      • can show that their business or project benefits LGBTIQA+ communities
      • can show a strong financial need for this grant
    • If you’ve previously received an ACT Government grant, you must have submitted the final report.
    • If applicable, applicants should also:
      • have current public liability insurance
      • be registered for GST.
    • If your project requires public liability insurance, you can ask for the money as part of your application.

For more information, visit ACT Government.