Deadline: 8 September 2019
Pride Foundation Australia is accepting applications for the third round of its Small Grants Program to support projects proposed by individuals and or organisations and or communities who would otherwise be limited by the constraints of other funding programs.
Grant Information
Grants are up to $500, and the project needs to directly or indirectly assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community.
Small Grants Criteria
- GALFA will invest in projects that benefit either LGBTQIA+ individuals or community or strengthen LGBTQIA+ organisational capacity:
- Individuals – an application needs to satisfy at least one of the following intended outcomes. Through the project LGBTIQ community members will:
- be more connected to each other and to their community
- have improved skills and knowledge
- have enhanced wellbeing and resilience
- participate more fully in their community
- Organisational capacity – an application needs to satisfy at least one of the following intended outcomes. Through the projects LGBTIQ organisation will:
- be better able to recruit and retain volunteers and members
- work better with the community and/or other organisations
- improve the skills and knowledge of volunteers/members
- develop resources it needs to undertake its work.
- Individuals – an application needs to satisfy at least one of the following intended outcomes. Through the project LGBTIQ community members will:
- The planned activity must involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ members and promote positive social outcomes in their community.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a permanent resident or community group, operating in Australia.
- Applicants need only be a group of people with a common interest.
- It is preferred that individuals/groups apply through an Auspice organisation, but it is not a necessary requirement.
Eligible Activities
Examples include but are not limited to funds towards:
- Hall rental for meetings or social events
- Advertising and marketing costs for events
- Speaker’s fees
- Artists fees
- Travel and accommodation costs to attend conferences
- Website maintenance costs
- Website hosting fees
- Catering costs for community events
How to Apply
Interested applicants must fill the online application form available on the given website.
Eligible Country: Australia
For more information, please visit https://pridefoundation.org.au/pages/small-grants/