Deadline: 31-Jan-21
The Pride Foundation Australia is seeking applications from existing or new peer-led support groups for LGBTIQA+ refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.
The funding may be for regular group meetings (face-to-face and/or virtual), or for occasional gatherings, as needed locally. Applications must be led by LGBTIQA+ refugees and/or people seeking asylum and supported by an organisation that is willing and able to host the support group. Such organisations may be LGBTIQA+ community organisations, or refugee and asylum seeker organisations, or other community-based groups. PFA can provide assistance to find an appropriate organisation if needed.
Funding Information
- Up to $5,000 (no GST) is available for each group to be used over a 12-month period.
What will the funding be for?
The funding may be for regular group meetings (face-to-face and/or virtual), or for occasional gatherings, as needed locally. Applications must be led by LGBTIQA+ refugees and/or people seeking asylum and supported by an organisation that is willing and able to host the support group. Such organisations may be LGBTIQA+ community organisations, or refugee and asylum seeker organisations, or other community-based groups. PFA can provide assistance to find an appropriate organisation if needed.
The proposed hosting organisation should agree to provide in-kind support for the group in the form of:
- A meeting room;
- Infrastructure such as access to a computer/ on-line meeting platform for communications (e.g.Zoom) including the covering the cost;
- A staff liaison person to assist in organisation;
- Facilitating training, capacity building and support for the group facilitators;
- Facilitating access to case management and counselling support for group members as needed;
- Consideration of ongoing support after initial funding has been used.
Types of Projects
Projects may have a duration of up to two years and include any of the following:
- Community development; or
- Education initiatives; or
- Applied, community-led research with tangible outcomes in the field; or
- Events including arts and cultural or conferences.
Criteria
- The Foundation particularly encourage groups in smaller cities and regional areas to apply.
- Applications must address:
- the purpose and activities of the proposed peer-support group;
- the personnel involved – leadership and expected numbers attending;
- the lead organisation name, ABN and confirmed DGR status, contact person;
- timelines;
- the budget, including any in-kind support.
For more information, visit https://pridefoundation.org.au/pages/current-grant-round/