LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants Program

2025-26 LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants Program

In 2025–26, LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants Program supports initiatives that align with two priority areas of Western Australia’s LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy 2025-2035:

• Belonging, connection and visibility.
• Safety, equity and wellbeing.

Projects should consider how they could deliver better outcomes for LGBTIQA+ people and communities to:

• Implement LGBTIQA+ inclusive practices, programs and services.
• Strengthen workforce capability and leadership in supporting LGBTIQA+ people.
• Build partnerships across sectors for an integrated approach to activities aimed at developing better outcomes for LGBTIQA+ people and communities.

The LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants 2025–26 Program includes two separate grant application opportunities:

1. LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants Program 2025-26 – Tier One Grants – DOCG202552339.

Grants of up to $10,000 (excl. GST) for pilots, projects and initiatives that work with and for LGBTIQA+ people and communities towards building a safer and more inclusive WA and aligning to the priority focus areas.

2. LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants Program 2025-26 – Tier Two Grants – DOCG202552537.

Grants of up to $25,000 (excl. GST) to undertake collaborative pilots, projects and initiatives using a consortia approach that work with and for LGBTIQA+ people and communities towards building a safer and more inclusive WA and aligning to the priority focus areas.

Applications for the Tier Two Grants should include information on the consortia arrangements for the project, including:

• The lead organisation that will be responsible for the administration of funding, monitoring and reporting against the grant.
• Registered business and trading names of all organisations involved in the consortia.
• Roles and responsibilities of consortia organisations in delivering the project.

Applications close at 3pm AWST on Monday 16 February 2026.

Details

•    Status: Open
•    Amount: Grants of up to $10,000 (excl GST) (Tier One) or $25,000 (excl GST) (Tier Two)
•    Open date: Sunday, 23 November 2026 at 12pm AWST
•    Close date: Monday, 16 February 2026 at 3pm AWST

How to apply

1. Register an account on SmartyGrants if you have not used it before.
2. Complete online Application Form on SmartyGrants. The Guidelines can be accessed directly within the form – please read them carefully before starting your application.
3. Upload any supporting documents, if required.
4. Ensure the application is reviewed and approved by the authorised delegate of the organisation.
5. Submit the application on SmartyGrants before the deadline.

Late applications will not be accepted, as the SmartyGrants portal will automatically close at the advertised closing time.

To complete and submit grant applications access the Program Guidelines and Application form on SmartyGrants at:

Tier One Grants – DOCG202552339

Tier Two Grants – DOCG202552537