Deadline: 27 February 2017
The Sidney Myer Fund and the Gay and Lesbian Foundation of Australia (GALFA) have launched a next joint funding round, as part of the Sidney Myer Fund Poverty and Disadvantage Small Grants Program, to the value of $15,000.
The Gay and Lesbian Foundation of Australia (GALFA) is a charitable foundation whose purpose is to provide funds for charitable activities/organisations which have as their sole or chief purpose/outcome, the good and betterment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex people and allied communities, in Australia.
This grant round will focus on improving the wellbeing of LGBTI people living with a disability. The program encourages projects that are collaborations between disability advocacy and LGBTI groups.
Areas of Interest
The projects should aim to assist LGBTI people living with a disability in any of the following areas:
- Reducing isolation
- Recognising multiple identities including Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or multicultural
- Building community capacity
- Enhancing cultural engagement and development
- Building evidence
- Improving LGBTI inclusive practice in services.
Focus Areas
Applicants should focus on projects over a 1-2 year period through either:
- Community development
- Education initiatives
- Applied, community-led research with tangible outcomes in the field
- Events or conferences
How to Apply
Applicants must submit an expression of interest via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Myer-GALFA Grant.