ClosedNon-Profit
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Multicultural Community Grant — NSW
$20K – $150K available
Department of Communities and Justice
This one-off grant supports activities that build the capability of multicultural communities to recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence in New South Wales. It funds culturally responsive, community-based initiatives delivered by eligible incorporated not-for-profit multicultural organisations.
Funding
$20K – $150K
Closed
27 Mar 2023
Duration
12 months
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Must be an incorporated not-for-profit multicultural community organisation
• Eligible incorporated entities include NSW Fair Trading approved not-for-profit bodies, not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee registered in New South Wales with ACNC registration and/or DGR status, religious organisations operating in New South Wales, and New South Wales non-government organisations established under their own Act of Parliament
• Must be based in New South Wales and already operating in the state
• Must identify or be known as a multicultural organisation
• Must be managed and operated by community members, including women, from multicultural backgrounds
• Must be connected to the multicultural community or communities in which services are delivered
• Must specialise in service delivery to people from multicultural communities
• Must seek one-off funding for projects or activities that build capability to recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence
• Individuals and sole traders are not eligible
• Local councils are not eligible
• State and federal government departments and associated entities are not eligible
• For-profit organisations and commercial enterprises are not eligible
• Organisations with Redress obligations that declined to join the National Redress Scheme are not eligible
• Organisations subject to a winding up order or with an appointed administrator are not eligible
• Organisations with a pending or ongoing legal case are not eligible
• Bankrupt organisations are not eligible
• Organisations without sound financial management and governance are not eligible
Applicants must be incorporated not-for-profit multicultural community organisations that meet the grant guidelines. Eligible organisations include incorporated organisations registered and approved as not-for-profit bodies by NSW Fair Trading, not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee registered in New South Wales with ACNC registration and/or DGR status, religious organisations operating in New South Wales, and New South Wales non-government organisations established under their own Act of Parliament. Organisations must be based in New South Wales and already operating in the state, identify or be known as a multicultural organisation, be managed and operated by community members including women from multicultural backgrounds, be connected to the multicultural communities in which they deliver services, specialise in service delivery to people from multicultural communities, and seek one-off funding for projects that build capability to recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence. Individuals, sole traders, local councils, state and federal government departments and associated entities, and for-profit organisations and commercial enterprises cannot apply. Funding will not be awarded to organisations that have Redress obligations and declined to join the National Redress Scheme, are subject to a winding up order or have an appointed administrator, have a pending or ongoing legal case, are bankrupt, or lack sound financial management and governance.
What's Funded
Funded activities include culturally sensitive and community-based initiatives, evidence- and trauma-informed training sessions, community engagement activities, temporary multicultural project staff, brokerage, and temporary leasing of equipment, vehicles or facilities for proposed projects that help multicultural communities recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence.Before you apply
Check Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Multicultural Community Grant fit and evidence gaps before 27 Mar 2023
Use this non-profit grant page to sanity-check eligibility, funding fit, evidence gaps and application effort before you commit days to drafting. If you already know the grant you want, the 48-hour audit gives a practical go/no-go view, reviewer-readiness score and next-step risks.
Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Expected outcomes include improved capability of multicultural communities to recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence, stronger culturally appropriate support for victim-survivors and their families, and enhanced collaboration between faith-based and other eligible New South Wales organisations.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
Browse open grantsKey Information
Applicant Types
non_profitindigenous_organisationother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
communitytrainingother
Keywords
domestic violencefamily violencesexual violencemulticultural communitiescommunity capabilityfaith-based organisationsnot-for-profitNew South Wales
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Multicultural Community Grant?
The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Multicultural Community Grant is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Communities and Justice in Australia, providing $20K – $150K in funding. This one-off grant supports activities that build the capability of multicultural communities to recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence in New South Wales. It funds culturally responsive, community-based initiatives delivered by eligible incorporated not-for-profit multicultural organisations.
2
How much funding does the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Multicultural Community Grant provide?
The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Multicultural Community Grant provides $20K – $150K in funding. The typical project duration is 12 months.
3
Who is eligible for the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Multicultural Community Grant?
- Must be an incorporated not-for-profit multicultural community organisation
- Eligible incorporated entities include NSW Fair Trading approved not-for-profit bodies, not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee registered in New South Wales with ACNC registration and/or DGR status, religious organisations operating in New South Wales, and New South Wales non-government organisations established under their own Act of Parliament
- Must be based in New South Wales and already operating in the state
- Must identify or be known as a multicultural organisation
- Must be managed and operated by community members, including women, from multicultural backgrounds
- Must be connected to the multicultural community or communities in which services are delivered
- Must specialise in service delivery to people from multicultural communities
- Must seek one-off funding for projects or activities that build capability to recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence
- Individuals and sole traders are not eligible
- Local councils are not eligible
- State and federal government departments and associated entities are not eligible
- For-profit organisations and commercial enterprises are not eligible
- Organisations with Redress obligations that declined to join the National Redress Scheme are not eligible
- Organisations subject to a winding up order or with an appointed administrator are not eligible
- Organisations with a pending or ongoing legal case are not eligible
- Bankrupt organisations are not eligible
- Organisations without sound financial management and governance are not eligible
4
When does the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Multicultural Community Grant close?
Applications closed on 27 Mar 2023.
5
What activities are funded?
Funded activities include culturally sensitive and community-based initiatives, evidence- and trauma-informed training sessions, community engagement activities, temporary multicultural project staff, brokerage, and temporary leasing of equipment, vehicles or facilities for proposed projects that help multicultural communities recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence.
6
How do I apply for the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Multicultural Community Grant?
Start by checking your eligibility using the free Beta Docs eligibility checker. If eligible, Beta Docs' AI-powered platform can help you draft, review, and refine your application to maximise your chances of success.
Need help applying?
Beta Docs has helped founders secure $160M+ in competitive grants. Our AI platform drafts compliance-perfect applications — and our expert reviewers make sure you stand out.