Deadline: 6-May-22
The Tasmanian Government is seeking applications for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer + (LGBTIQ+) Grants Program 2022.
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.
Areas
In consultation with the LGBTIQ+ Whole of Government Reference Group, the 2022 Program has been divided into two areas:
- priority project/s; and
- general project/s.
Funding Information
- In consultation with the LGBTIQ+ Whole of Government Reference Group, the 2022 Program has been divided into two areas – priority project/s and general project/s.
- Eligible applicants may apply for either or both the priority stream and general stream, and for funding between $1,000 to $30,000 in each area. Noting funding may be distributed to multiple applicants in each priority stream.
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.
- Funding may be used to engage external staff or consultants on a temporary basis if they are an integral part of the project.
Ineligible
The following entities are not eligible to apply:
- for-profit organisations and businesses;
- individuals and sole traders;
- political parties;
- schools or colleges (Government or private); and
- State and Australian Government agencies.
- Applications for the following purposes are not eligible:
- projects that require recurrent or multi-year funding;
- equipment, building, refurbishment and maintenance projects; and
- projects or Training, Events, Workshops and Conferences that have commenced or already taken place, that is, retrospective funding.
For more information, visit https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/csr/Grants/lgbti_grants_program