In 2026–27, the Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future Program supports initiatives that drive gender equality by aligning with the priority areas of Stronger Together: WA's Plan for Gender Equality (Stronger Together). The priority areas are health and well-being, safety and justice, women's economic independence and women in leadership.
Details
- Status: Open
- Amount: Grants of up to $10,000 or $100,000 (ex GST)
- Open date: Friday, 25 September 2026
- Close date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 3:00pm (AWST)
Funding Available
The 2026–27 Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future Program consists of two funding categories:
Funding Category 1 – Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2026–27: Annual Grants
Grants of up to $10,000 (exc. GST) for one-off initiatives delivered over a period up to 12 months, that aim to advance gender equality by aligning with any of the Stronger Together priority areas.
Funding Category 2 – Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future 2026–27: Large Grants
Grants of up to $100,000 (exc. GST) for larger strategic projects that will be delivered over a period of between 12 and 24 months that aim to advance gender equality by aligning with any of the Stronger Together priority areas.
Important
- Eligible grassroots organisations may submit one grant application only per funding category (maximum two applications per organisation to the Program). However, funding will not be awarded to the same organisation under both categories.
- If, after the assessment of all applications, an organisation is shortlisted for funding in both funding categories, it will only be offered funding under Funding Category 2.
- If your organisation intends to apply for both funding categories, a separate application must be submitted for each category, with each application assessed on its own merit considering value for money.
- Organisations acting as an auspice for unincorporated groups may still submit applications for their own organisation and may auspice multiple applications for unincorporated organisations.
- Please refer to the Grant Guidelines for more information.
How to apply
- If your organisation is interested in applying for a grant through the Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future Program, please register an account on the SmartyGrants registration page on SmartyGrants if you have not used it before.
- Complete the online Application Form on Communities SmartyGrants portal. A link to the Guidelines is embedded within the form. Please read them carefully before starting your application.
- Upload any supporting documents, if required.
- Ensure the application is reviewed and approved by the authorised delegate of the organisation.
- Submit the application on SmartyGrants before the deadline. Late applications cannot be accepted, as the SmartyGrants portal will automatically close at the advertised closing time.
Current and previous grants recipients are available for download below.
Impact Café: Services for Women and Gender Equality
Organisations that provide services for women and gender equality are invited to join Lotterywest and the Department of Communities Women’s policy team for a free, practical workshop to explore how to build your ideas into meaningful projects and grant applications.
The workshop will help you to define community need for your project, its approach, outcomes and sustainable impact, and how to clearly present it all in grant applications. You’ll discover how you can make more of an impact with your future initiatives.
For further details and to register for the free workshop, follow the link: Impact Cafe.
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