ClosedNon-Profit2023/24

2023/24 Investing in Women — NSW

$25K – $250K available

Women NSW

Funding for New South Wales organisations to develop and deliver projects that advance the role, status and contribution of women and girls, particularly through health and wellbeing, participation and empowerment, and economic opportunity. Grants support projects of up to 12 months or multi-year projects of up to three years.

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Funding

$25K – $250K

Closed

8 Apr 2024

Duration

up to 3 years

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Applicant must be a legally constituted Australian-based entity. • Eligible entities include incorporated not-for-profit organisations and community organisations. • Eligible entities include industry bodies and private sector organisations working in partnership with community or government on projects directly supporting women and girls. • Eligible entities include local councils, shires, regional organisations of councils and consortia of councils. • Eligible entities include social enterprises that trade primarily for a defined social purpose consistent with public and/or community benefit. • Not-for-profit applicants must be listed on the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Register with a current record. • Project must involve high-quality activity, engagement and participation with at least one nominated Women NSW focus community. • Project must be delivered in New South Wales and benefit women and/or girls in New South Wales. • Applicants must provide at least 10 per cent of total project cost from other sources, either financial or in-kind. • Multi-year funding applicants must demonstrate a strong track record in delivery and outcomes. • Individuals and groups of individuals, including sole traders, cannot apply. • Unincorporated organisations cannot apply. • For-profit commercial organisations and their entities cannot apply. • New South Wales Government and Australian Government agencies and their entities cannot apply.
Applicants must be legally constituted Australian-based entities. Eligible applicants include incorporated not-for-profit organisations, community organisations, industry bodies and private sector organisations working in partnership with community or government on projects directly supporting women and girls, local councils and shires including regional organisations of councils and consortia of councils, and social enterprises trading primarily for a defined social purpose. Not-for-profit organisations must be listed on the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Register with a current record. Projects must target at least one specified Women NSW focus community and be delivered in New South Wales for the benefit of women and/or girls in New South Wales. Applicants must contribute at least 10 per cent of total project cost from other income sources, which may be cash or in-kind. Multi-year funding is available to organisations with a demonstrated strong track record in delivery and outcomes. Ineligible applicants include individuals, groups of individuals, sole traders, unincorporated organisations, for-profit commercial organisations, and New South Wales or Australian Government agencies and their entities.

What's Funded

Innovative community-based projects in New South Wales that support women and girls through health and wellbeing initiatives, participation and empowerment activities, leadership and employment pathways, housing and homelessness support, mental health support, inclusive sport participation, and other evidence-based programs aligned to the NSW Women’s Strategy.

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Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to improve the health and wellbeing, participation, empowerment and/or economic advancement of women and girls in New South Wales, strengthen their role and contribution in communities, and deliver measurable benefits for a defined focus community.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitlocal_governmentcompanycooperativetrustindigenous_organisationother

Stage

establishedgrowth

Funding Purposes

communityemploymenttrainingsustainabilityother

Keywords

womengirlsNew South Walescommunityhealth and wellbeingparticipationempowermenteconomic opportunity

Official Grant Page

Women NSW

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the 2023/24 Investing in Women?

The 2023/24 Investing in Women is a non-profit grant offered by Women NSW in Australia, providing $25K – $250K in funding. Funding for New South Wales organisations to develop and deliver projects that advance the role, status and contribution of women and girls, particularly through health and wellbeing, participation and empowerment, and economic opportunity. Grants support projects of up to 12 months or multi-year projects of up to three years.
2

How much funding does the 2023/24 Investing in Women provide?

The 2023/24 Investing in Women provides $25K – $250K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 3 years.
3

Who is eligible for the 2023/24 Investing in Women?

  • Applicant must be a legally constituted Australian-based entity.
  • Eligible entities include incorporated not-for-profit organisations and community organisations.
  • Eligible entities include industry bodies and private sector organisations working in partnership with community or government on projects directly supporting women and girls.
  • Eligible entities include local councils, shires, regional organisations of councils and consortia of councils.
  • Eligible entities include social enterprises that trade primarily for a defined social purpose consistent with public and/or community benefit.
  • Not-for-profit applicants must be listed on the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Register with a current record.
  • Project must involve high-quality activity, engagement and participation with at least one nominated Women NSW focus community.
  • Project must be delivered in New South Wales and benefit women and/or girls in New South Wales.
  • Applicants must provide at least 10 per cent of total project cost from other sources, either financial or in-kind.
  • Multi-year funding applicants must demonstrate a strong track record in delivery and outcomes.
  • Individuals and groups of individuals, including sole traders, cannot apply.
  • Unincorporated organisations cannot apply.
  • For-profit commercial organisations and their entities cannot apply.
  • New South Wales Government and Australian Government agencies and their entities cannot apply.
4

When does the 2023/24 Investing in Women close?

Applications closed on 8 Apr 2024.
5

What activities are funded?

Innovative community-based projects in New South Wales that support women and girls through health and wellbeing initiatives, participation and empowerment activities, leadership and employment pathways, housing and homelessness support, mental health support, inclusive sport participation, and other evidence-based programs aligned to the NSW Women’s Strategy.
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