The Small Grants program supports projects proposed by individuals and or organisations and or communities who would otherwise be limited by the constraints of other funding programs.
The maximum grant has been increased to $1000 in 2022 and there will be more grants awarded (if successful) each round. The project needs to directly or indirectly assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community.
We welcome applications that are particularly creative and innovative, and those that are put forward by individuals, communities and organisations that have not received small grant funding in the previous 2 years. We regard favourably projects that work as partnerships between individuals and organisations.
Applications must be submitted via Australian Communities Foundation’s grants portal using access code: PFASGP2024.
To access the small grants application form via the access code, you will need to create or login to your existing account through Australian Communities Foundation using your existing username and password. Make sure to note your username and password as you will be able to save and continue the form at a later date.
Opens 9am AEDT Monday 20 January 2025 and closes on 11:59pm AEDT Monday 14 April 2025.
Opens 9am AEDT Monday 5 May 2025 and closes on 11:59pm AEDT Monday 14 July 2025.
Opens 9am AEDT Monday 4 August 2025 and closes on 11:59pm AEDT Monday 17 November 2025.
Our Small Grants Program has been running since 2017. We are the only philanthropic organisation providing small funds to grassroots community organisations that improve the resources and connection for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Pride Foundation Australia pays respect to the traditional custodians of the land and sea on which we live, work and play, we pay our respects to Elders past and present, acknowledging that sovereignty was never ceded.
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We further commit the contribution of a significant proportion of grant funding received to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy led initiatives to improve social outcomes.
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