Large Grants
Large Grant funding rounds open from time to time as funds become available. Our Large Grants are sometimes collaborative, with financial support from another philanthropic funder.
Applying for a grant is a two-stage process:
- Firstly, Pride Foundation will call for expressions of interest (EOI), which asks for an outline of the proposed project. These are then reviewed, with a small number of the best applicants being invited to make a full submission. This ‘short-list’ is usually completed within 1 month of the closing of the EOI stage.
- Short-listed applicants will then be invited to submit a detailed application together with a detailed budget.
Please note: Expressions of Interest and full applications must be submitted online through the Australian Communities Foundation Grants Portal.
Commonly the Large Grants Are Suited to Projects Including:
- Community development
- Education initiatives
- Applied, community-led research with tangible outcomes in the field
- Events or conferences
The grants are not intended to support capital and building works, vehicles, furniture or equipment, general fund-raising, travel, books or religious activities.
Current Large Grants
There are no large grants currently open for expressions of interest.
Closes when funding pool is exhausted.
Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, South Sea Islander (ATSSSI) Grants Round 1, 2026
Pride Foundation Australia (PFA) is proud to announce our first large grant round in this focus area with a total funding pool of $100,000.
Grant applications should be between $5,000 to $20,000 (maximum) over two years (if applicable).
Applications are now open and close when funding pool is exhausted.
Explore Past Large Grants
Refugees & People Seeking Asylum
Improving settlement services as well as access to support and community for LGBTQIA+ refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.
Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & South Sea Islander People
Empowering queer mob through targeted funding of ATSISSI projects.
Safe Use of Alcohol & Other Drugs
Increasing resources and awareness around safe use of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) in LGBTQIA+ spaces.
Regional & Rural Communities
Providing support to rural and regional LGBTQIA+ organisations where queer connection is so vital, yet so often overlooked.
Arts & Culture
Supporting LGBTQIA+ visual and performing arts as a necessity of queer life: celebration and commiseration through storytelling and connection.
People Living With Disability
Improving intersectionality of support services for LGBTQIA+ Australians living with a disability.