ClosedNon-Profit2025
16 Days of Activism 2025 — NSW
$3K – $5K available
Department of Communities and Justice
The NSW Government's 16 Days of Activism Prevention Grant Program provides small grants to local communities across New South Wales to support short-term initiatives that raise awareness about preventing domestic, family and sexual violence. Funded activities must be delivered during the 16 Days of Activism campaign from 25 November to 10 December 2025.
Funding
$3K – $5K
Closed
3 Sept 2025
Duration
16 days
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Must be an incorporated entity, or have a member who is part of a Local Domestic and Family Violence Committee in New South Wales or a Local Domestic Violence Network in New South Wales
• Must have a formally recognised forum (Committee or Network) with documented terms of reference
• Must include membership from both government agencies and non-government organisations
• Must have members with demonstrated expertise in preventing and/or addressing domestic and family violence
• Must provide an up-to-date copy of agreed terms of reference or other relevant operational information showing commitment to prevention, early intervention and response to domestic, family and/or sexual violence
• Must hold public liability insurance of at least $10 million
• Must address NSW National Redress Scheme sanctions
• Must not have outstanding acquittals with the Department of Communities and Justice
• Must be an organisation that delivers projects in New South Wales
Applicants must be an incorporated entity, or have a member who is part of a Local Domestic and Family Violence Committee in New South Wales or a Local Domestic Violence Network in New South Wales. Applicants must have a formally recognised forum (Committee or Network) with documented terms of reference, include membership from both government agencies and non-government organisations, and have members with demonstrated expertise in preventing and/or addressing domestic and family violence. Applicants must provide an up-to-date copy of agreed terms of reference or other operational information showing commitment to prevention, early intervention and response to domestic, family and/or sexual violence. Mandatory requirements include public liability insurance of at least $10 million, addressing NSW National Redress Scheme sanctions, having no outstanding acquittals with the Department of Communities and Justice, and being an organisation that delivers projects in New South Wales.
What's Funded
Short-term community awareness and prevention initiatives delivered during the 16 Days of Activism campaign, such as workshops, social media campaigns, community outreach, events, education activities, and engagement with local groups, men's organisations and schools.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Projects should increase community awareness of the primary prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence, reinforce positive behaviours and social norms rejecting violence against women, and engage local organisations and communities in prevention efforts. Successful initiatives must be delivered or targeted to the campaign period from 25 November to 10 December 2025.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
non_profitindigenous_organisationother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
domestic violencefamily violencesexual violenceprimary preventioncommunity awareness16 Days of Activismwomen's safetyNew South Wales
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 16 Days of Activism 2025?
The 16 Days of Activism 2025 is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Communities and Justice in Australia, providing $3K – $5K in funding. The NSW Government's 16 Days of Activism Prevention Grant Program provides small grants to local communities across New South Wales to support short-term initiatives that raise awareness about preventing domestic, family and sexual violence. Funded activities must be delivered during the 16 Days of Activism campaign from 25 November to 10 December 2025.
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How much funding does the 16 Days of Activism 2025 provide?
The 16 Days of Activism 2025 provides $3K – $5K in funding. The typical project duration is 16 days.
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Who is eligible for the 16 Days of Activism 2025?
- Must be an incorporated entity, or have a member who is part of a Local Domestic and Family Violence Committee in New South Wales or a Local Domestic Violence Network in New South Wales
- Must have a formally recognised forum (Committee or Network) with documented terms of reference
- Must include membership from both government agencies and non-government organisations
- Must have members with demonstrated expertise in preventing and/or addressing domestic and family violence
- Must provide an up-to-date copy of agreed terms of reference or other relevant operational information showing commitment to prevention, early intervention and response to domestic, family and/or sexual violence
- Must hold public liability insurance of at least $10 million
- Must address NSW National Redress Scheme sanctions
- Must not have outstanding acquittals with the Department of Communities and Justice
- Must be an organisation that delivers projects in New South Wales
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When does the 16 Days of Activism 2025 close?
Applications closed on 3 Sept 2025.
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What activities are funded?
Short-term community awareness and prevention initiatives delivered during the 16 Days of Activism campaign, such as workshops, social media campaigns, community outreach, events, education activities, and engagement with local groups, men's organisations and schools.
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