2026-27 LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants Program
The 2026-27 LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants Program (Grants Program) provides funding opportunities for eligible organisations supporting implementation of Western Australia’s (WA’s) LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy (Strategy) and initial five-year Action Plan.
Pilots, projects and initiatives that advance better outcomes for LGBTIQA+ people and communities towards building a safe and more inclusive WA will be considered for funding.
Focus
The Grants Program will support initiatives that align with the following Strategy priority areas:
- Belonging, connection and visibility
- Safety, equity and wellbeing
- Leadership, education and awareness
Outcome Focus Areas
There is a total of $253,000 (excl. GST) available for the 2026-27 Grants Program. Funding has been allocated across three Outcome Focus Areas, each with one or more funding tiers to support different types of pilots, projects and initiatives:
| Outcome Focus Area | Funding Allocation (excl. GST) | Tier 1 (up to $15,000) | Tier 2 (up to $50,000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Capacity Building: Supporting regional organisations that deliver local programs, services and supports to LGBTIQA+ people, families and communities to strengthen organisational leadership, governance, workforce capability and partnerships to build sustainable, connected and inclusive communities. These grants help grow local capacity to better support LGBTIQA+ people, families and communities to thrive across regional Western Australia. | $95,000 | Yes | Yes |
| Capability and Partnerships: Supporting initiatives that strengthen leadership, governance, workforce capability and partnerships to build sustainable, inclusive and connected organisations. These grants help enhance the capacity of services and community organisations to deliver safe, effective and responsive support for LGBTIQA+ people, families and communities. | $95,000 | Yes | Yes |
| Supporting Diverse Communities: Supporting organisations to deliver initiatives that respond to the strengths, experiences and needs of LGBTIQA+ people with diverse and intersecting identities. These grants recognise that some people may face additional barriers to inclusion, participation and wellbeing due to factors such as age, disability, neurodivergence, Aboriginality, cultural background, faith, geographic location or socioeconomic circumstances. Funding aims to advance equitable, inclusive and community-led outcomes. | $63,000 | Yes | No |
Details
- Status:
- Open date: 8 November 2026
- Close date: Applications close at 3pm AWST on 19 January 2027.
- Contact email: grants@communities.wa.gov.au
How to Apply
- Register an account of the SmartyGrants registration page if you have not used it before.
- Complete the online application form on Communities SmartyGrants portal. A link to the Guidelines are embedded within the form. Please read them carefully before starting your application.
- Upload any support documents, if required.
- Ensure the application is reviewed and approved by the authorised delegate of the organisation.
- Submit the application on SmartyGrants before 3:00pm on Tuesday 19 January 2027. Late applications cannot be accepted, as the SmartyGrants portal automatically closes at the advertised closing time.
Key documents available on SmartyGrants
- Grant Guidelines
- Application form
Information sessions
Two online non-mandatory briefing sessions for applicants will be hosted by the Department of Communities (Communities) using Microsoft Teams.
Information session one
Date: Friday 4 December 2026
Time: 12.30pm to 1.15pm
Information session two
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026
Time: 5pm to 5.45pm
Each information session will provide an overview of the Grants Program, including eligible activities, eligibility requirements, assessment criteria and the application process. Both sessions will include the same information.
Please confirm your organisation's attendance before 12pm on Wednesday 2 December 2026 by contacting Communities at lgbtiqa@communities.wa.gov.au. A Teams link will be sent to all registered attendees.
