ClosedNon-Profit2025-26 grant program

LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development Grants

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing · Australia

The LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development program supports Victoria's LGBTIQA+ organisations and groups to build capacity, improve sustainability, strengthen governance and better serve diverse communities. Grants are available under two streams for organisational development activities such as planning, training, research, engagement and expansion.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$1 – $40K

Closed

31 Mar 2026

Duration

from 2026-06-01 to 2027-06-30

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Not-for-profit LGBTIQA+ organisations and groups in Victoria are eligible, with unincorporated groups able to apply through an auspice. Projects must align with at least one program objective and show positive impact for Victoria's LGBTIQA+ communities. Activities generally must occur in Victoria, except for support to cross-border communities. Successful applicants must have public liability insurance and meet child safety and legal entity requirements where relevant.
Eligible applicants are LGBTIQA+ organisations, groups and businesses in Victoria, with the page specifically listing not-for-profit groups as eligible applicants. Unincorporated groups may apply with an auspice. Proposed activities must demonstrate positive impact for Victoria's LGBTIQA+ communities and align with at least one program objective: capacity building, sustainability, accessibility and inclusion, expansion, or governance. Activities must be conducted in Victoria, except where supporting cross-border communities. Successful applicants must enter into a Victorian Common Funding Agreement, hold appropriate public liability insurance, start activities after 1 June 2026 and finish by 30 June 2027. Where relevant, Working with Children checks are required, and where funding supports services or activities for children, the applicant must be a separate legal entity and appropriately insured against child abuse.

What's Funded

Funded activities may include strategic, business, marketing and fundraising planning; community engagement plans; research with practical applications; fixed-term project staff; partnerships; staff, volunteer and board training; governance and policy development; office equipment upgrades; support to obtain incorporation or charitable status; conferences or training in Victoria; and auspice fees up to 10% of the request.

Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include stronger internal operations, improved organisational capacity, better governance, increased sustainability and long-term viability, improved inclusive practices, stronger engagement with diverse and intersectional LGBTIQA+ communities across Victoria, and expansion of core operations into new locations including regional and rural areas.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitindigenous_organisationother

Stage

early_stagegrowthestablished

Funding Purposes

trainingcommunitysustainabilityresearchmarketingemploymentother

Keywords

LGBTIQA+organisational developmentcapacity buildinggovernancesustainabilitycommunity engagementtrainingVictoria

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development Grants?

The LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development Grants is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Australia, providing $1 – $40K in funding. The LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development program supports Victoria's LGBTIQA+ organisations and groups to build capacity, improve sustainability, strengthen governance and better serve diverse communities. Grants are available under two streams for organisational development activities such as planning, training, research, engagement and expansion.

How much funding does the LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development Grants provide?

The LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development Grants provides $1 – $40K in funding. The typical project duration is from 2026-06-01 to 2027-06-30.

Who is eligible for the LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development Grants?

Not-for-profit LGBTIQA+ organisations and groups in Victoria are eligible, with unincorporated groups able to apply through an auspice. Projects must align with at least one program objective and show positive impact for Victoria's LGBTIQA+ communities. Activities generally must occur in Victoria, except for support to cross-border communities. Successful applicants must have public liability insurance and meet child safety and legal entity requirements where relevant.

When does the LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development Grants close?

Applications closed on 31 Mar 2026.

What activities are funded?

Funded activities may include strategic, business, marketing and fundraising planning; community engagement plans; research with practical applications; fixed-term project staff; partnerships; staff, volunteer and board training; governance and policy development; office equipment upgrades; support to obtain incorporation or charitable status; conferences or training in Victoria; and auspice fees up to 10% of the request.

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