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.
Supporting LGBTQIA+ Refugees And People Seeking Asylum
Expressions of Interest Close 5pm AEST on Thursday, 17 April 2025.
Pride Foundation Australia has announced its first large grant round for 2025 to a total value of $20,000 with a focus on supporting sexuality, sex and gender-diverse (LGBTQIA+) refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.
Grant applications should be to the value of up to $20,000 over two years (if applicable).
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.
