ClosedNon-ProfitRound 1

LGBTIQA+ Health Program – Round 1

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing · Australia

The LGBTIQA+ Health Program – Round 1 provides one-off competitive grants to organisations with specialist expertise in LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing. Funding supports new and existing local, regional and national initiatives that improve access to appropriate, culturally sound and inclusive health care.

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Closed

13 Apr 2026

Duration

until the 2027-2028 financial year

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet both overall program eligibility and stream-specific criteria. Eligibility for the 2 streams is based on annual revenue thresholds from previous financial years. Partnership applications can only be submitted by the lead partner. The program targets organisations with specialist expertise in LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing.
Applicants can apply under 2 streams. Eligibility for each stream is fundamentally based on annual revenue thresholds for previous financial years. Overall eligibility criteria for the program, as well as specific criteria for Streams 1 and 2, are outlined in the Grant Guidelines on the LGBTIQ+ Health Australia website. Applications will not be considered unless all overall and stream-specific eligibility criteria are met. Partnership applications may only be submitted by the lead partner, and stream eligibility is based on the annual income of the lead partner only. The opportunity is aimed at organisations with specialist expertise in LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing.

What's Funded

New and existing initiatives at the local, regional and national level that foster access to appropriate, culturally sound and inclusive health care for LGBTIQA+ people.

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Expected Outcomes

Improved health and wellbeing outcomes for LGBTIQA+ people through increased access to inclusive, culturally sound and appropriate health care, aligned with the National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 2025–2035.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitindigenous_organisationother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityhealthother

Keywords

LGBTIQA+healthwellbeinginclusive health carecommunity carecompetitive grantsNational Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 2025–2035

Official Grant Page

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the LGBTIQA+ Health Program – Round 1?

The LGBTIQA+ Health Program – Round 1 is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing in Australia. The LGBTIQA+ Health Program – Round 1 provides one-off competitive grants to organisations with specialist expertise in LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing. Funding supports new and existing local, regional and national initiatives that improve access to appropriate, culturally sound and inclusive health care.
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Who is eligible for the LGBTIQA+ Health Program – Round 1?

Applicants must meet both overall program eligibility and stream-specific criteria. Eligibility for the 2 streams is based on annual revenue thresholds from previous financial years. Partnership applications can only be submitted by the lead partner. The program targets organisations with specialist expertise in LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing.
3

When does the LGBTIQA+ Health Program – Round 1 close?

Applications closed on 13 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?

New and existing initiatives at the local, regional and national level that foster access to appropriate, culturally sound and inclusive health care for LGBTIQA+ people.
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