The state government’s LGBTIQ+ Organisational Development Grants 2023 are now taking applicants.
The grants are designed to strengthen Victoria’s LGBTIQ+ communities by supporting LGBTIQ+ organisations and groups to grow their crucial work.
Eligible organisations and groups are invited to apply for grants of up to $25,000 under Stream 1, or grants of up to $50,000 under Stream 2 to build their capacity, including through staff training and development opportunities, better serve diverse LGBTIQ+ communities across Victoria, and fortify their long-term viability by planning for the future.
Organisations and groups funded to deliver activities through this program must demonstrate how they positively affect the lives of Victoria’s diverse LGBTIQ+ communities and intend to deliver against at least one of the five program objectives – accessibility and inclusion, capacity building, expansion, governance, sustainability.
Accessibility and inclusion
Support for LGBTIQ+ organisations to improve inclusive practices that engage diverse LGBTIQ+ people. Funding will be prioritised for LGBTIQ+ organisations that focus on working with people with disability, Aboriginal people and regional/rural communities.
Capacity building
Build the knowledge, skills, processes and resources of organisations and their people, equipping them to provide services and support to LGBTIQ+ Victorians.
Expansion
Enable the growth of core operations into regional and rural communities and improve processes to support meaningful engagement with intersectional LGBTIQ+ communities.
Governance
Strengthen organisational governance to make sure organisations are stable and secure to respond to the needs of LGBTIQ+ communities. This includes the structure of a board or management committee.
Sustainability
Support strategic planning by LGBTIQ+ organisations and groups. This includes support to form partnerships with like organisations to achieve mutual goals, promote long-term viability, reduce reliance on external funding and increase ongoing capacity.
To apply for LGBTIQ+ Organisational Development Grants 2023 or for more information, go to https://www.vic.gov.au/lgbtiq-organisational-development-grants
