Deadline: 28 May 2025
Applications are now open for ACON’s Diversity Days Grants to encourage events that either celebrate LGBTQ+ Days of Significance or prioritise LGBTQ+ community in celebrating significant Cultural Days.
Objectives
- Increase visibility and celebration of LGBTQ+ diversity in priority settings in NSW
- Foster social connection and friendship by supporting activities that bring people together
- Foster local leadership by supporting development of community led activities
- Foster collaboration between LGBTQ+ communities, service providers and Councils
Funding Information
- LGBTQ+ groups and individuals are invited to apply for a small grant of up to $1,000 to host local LGBTQ+ inclusive activities to celebrate Diversity Days.
Eligible Activities
- Activities that are led by and engage LGBTQ+ First Nations communities, multicultural and multifaith communities, people with disabilities, younger and older LGBTQ+ people
- Activities that engage mainstream/LGBTQ+ communities to increase awareness of LGBTQ+ diversity
- Activities held in priority settings of Greater Western Sydney and Regional NSW
- New applications from LGBTQ+ groups without regular sources of funding
Eligibility Criteria
- Grant related activity must be organised and based within NSW and completed by 30 June 2025
- Prior grant recipients who didn’t complete the evaluation form are not eligible to apply
- If successful you will be required to provide an ABN but if you don’t have an ABN, then you will need to submit a completed ‘Statement by Supplier’ form.
For more information, visit ACON Hunter.
