Labor is backing Victoria's LGBTIQA+ communities with new funding to strengthen organisations, grow capability and boost their capacity.
Minister Ward today announced the 2025-26 LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development Grants round is open, encouraging organisations across the state to apply for a share of $400,000.
Established organisations can apply for up to $40,000, and newer organisations can apply for grants of up to $20,000.
The grants focus on creating equitable, inclusive and accessible services and building stronger and more sustainable LGBTIQA+ communities.
Previous recipients include Mallee Family Care who used funding to improve how community services are provided to LGBTIQA+ Victorians across the Mildura region.
Joel Bray Dance developed a strategic marketing strategy to better understand community needs and boost engagement with First Nations LGBTIQA+ communities.
Let's Talk About X Pty Ltd delivered their 'Branching Out: Regional Engagement Project', a targeted community strategy expanding the organisation's reach into regional Victoria.
In Victoria, equality is not negotiable and the Labor Government is supporting the LGBTIQA+ sector, with the Pride in our future: Victoria's LGBTIQA+ strategy 2022-32.
The grants program has helped more than 110 organisations develop their operations and expertise to work with LGBTIQA+ communities.
Applications close on Tuesday 31 March at 5pm. For more information and to apply, visit vic.gov.au/lgbtiqa-organisational-development-grants.
As stated by Minister for Equality Vicki Ward
"Under Labor, equality is not negotiable. Families are focused on building their future and we're supporting organisations to deliver services when and where they're needed most."
"We'll always back LGBTIQA+ organisations to strengthen and uplift communities across the state, and I encourage all eligible groups to apply."
