Investing in Queensland Women Grants Program
Deadline: 31-Jul-21
The Queensland Government’s Investing in Queensland Women grants program provides one-off grants to organisations that qualify.
3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
Purpose of the grants Despite positive changes to women’s status and roles, gender inequality persists in our community, restricting women’s full participation in the social, economic and cultural opportunities that Queensland offers.
The purpose of the Investing in Queensland Women grant program is to support community groups and organisations across the state’s urban, rural and remote communities to develop and deliver initiatives that align with the Queensland Government’s strategic priorities and address the unique issues faced by women.
One off grant-funding will be made available to support initiatives that:
3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
target people who identify as women and who may be more vulnerable or experience multiple levels of disadvantage, including Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (including people on temporary visas), people in rural, regional and remote communities, young people and older people
help achieve the objectives of either: — the Queensland Women’s Strategy 2016-21 and inspire and encourage the Queensland community to respect women, embrace gender equality and promoteand protects the rights, interests and wellbeing of women and girls — the Third Action Plan of Queensland’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Strategy 2016-2026 to reduce domestic and family violence reoffending, including working with perpetrators and/or with victim-survivors — Prevent. Support. Believe. Queensland’s Framework to address Sexual Violence to ensure everyone lives free of the fear, threat or experience of sexual violence.
The Investing in Queensland Women grant program supports community groups and organisations across Queensland to develop and deliver initiatives that align with the Queensland Government’s strategic priorities for women and address the unique issues faced by women and girls.
The program brings together the previous Queensland Women’s Week, Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month and Sexual Violence Awareness Month grant programs.
It encourages better connection between previously separate women’s events and provides:
Q&A on ‘Individual fundraising, Donor Engagement, Strategy’
How NGOs can convert good project ideas into Successful Project Proposals
Questions Answered on Concept Note
5 Steps to Fundraising Success for Small and Grassroots NGOs
How to Write Proposals on Projects Addressing Climate Change
How to conduct Successful Donor Meetings?
How to Organize Nonprofit Fundraising Events?
Turn your Environmental Project Idea into a Reality with up to €10.000 Grants: Apply Now
How can Short Concept Notes attract Large Funding
How to Plan and Prepare the Budget for a USAID Project Proposal
The fundsforNGOs Guide for NGOs on Corporate Social Responsibility
Top Upcoming Grants for NGOs in 2021 (South Africa)
How to assess Your NGO using the USAID’s Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) Tool
Top Upcoming Grants for NGOs in 2021 (Uganda)
Top Upcoming Grants for NGOs in 2021 (Nigeria)
an easier application process
consistency in grant amounts
greater flexibility.
As part of the new program approach, community and sector organisations will be able to plan their applications for future awareness periods, or for a time:
that better suits the organisation
that is more relevant to their community, or
when there is potentially less competition for audience or participants.
Funding Information
One-off funding of up to $15,000 (excluding GST) is available for initiatives with a duration of up to 6 months that align with the purpose of the Investing in Queensland Women grant program.
Grant rounds will be released twice a year, with a total allocation of funds of $270,000 (excluding GST) per round.
An application may be for 1 of the 3 funding categories below:
Category 1—up to $5,000 for small initiatives, such as targeted campaigns or events (e.g. awareness–raising events, workshops or training for small groups, or development of resources such as posters).
Category 2—up to $10,000 for larger initiatives which will operate on a broader scale or are more sustainable (e.g. medium to large scale campaigns, development of resources such as videos, or a series of workshops or events).
Category 3—up to $15,000 for substantial initiatives which are undertaken jointly between 2 or more organisations or community groups, with favourable consideration given to applications where there is a matched contribution to the initiative from the initiative partners (e.g. government grant of $12,000 plus joint initiative partner(s) contribution of $12,000, making a total initiative cost of $24,000).
Eligibility Criteria
How NGOs can use Emotions to inspire donors to support their work
Training Video for NGOs on Exploring Partnerships, Developing Networking and Mobilising funding
Training Video: How NGOs can use Storytelling Techniques to raise funds?
Training Video: How NGOs can use Videos to influence Donors
How NGOs can search, identify and appoint Fundraising Consultants and Grant Writers?
Writing Proposals during Pandemic: A Training Video on Adapting Grant writing during the Coronavirus Pandemic
How NGOs can adopt Donor Prospect Research for Fundraising Success?
Training Video: How to take Lessons Learned from Previous Projects and adapt them for New Proposals
Training Video on Essential Financial Management Skills for NGOs
Training Video: How to Influence Donors through Your Proposals by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: How to Influence Donors through Your Proposals by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: Improving your Chances of Success Grant Writing Skills & Tips 2 – Concept Notes by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: How to develop a Firm Financial Base: Effective Fundraising Planning for NGOs
Training Video: How to use Digital Channels effectively for Fundraising?
Training Video: How to Develop a Branding and Communication Strategy for Successful Fundraising?
Applicants must be either:
an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation (note: a group or organisation is not-for-profit if its governing documents prohibit the distribution of profits to individual members while the organisation is operating and upon its wind–up), or
a Queensland local government authority.
Applicants must also:
be based in Queensland
have no outstanding financial accountability, service delivery or performance issues for funding provided by the department
hold, or plan to obtain, insurance which includes cover for the period appropriate to the proposed initiative.
Initiatives must also meet all the following requirements:
be delivered during the grant round’s 6-month initiative delivery period
be delivered in Queensland, and
support the purpose of the grant program.
Additional Information
Initiatives must:
be delivered during the grant round’s six-month initiative delivery period (refer to the ‘timeframes’ section of this document); AND
be delivered in Queensland; AND
support the purpose of the grant program.
For more information, visit https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/grants-for-queensland-women