DFFH: Applications open! LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development program

[Michael Barnett OAM]

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From: The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing <equalit...@dffh.vic.gov.au>
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 11:41
Subject: Applications open! LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development program
To: con...@aleph.org.au <con...@aleph.org.au>

Having trouble viewing this email? View Online Good morning, Organisations supporting Victoria’s LGBTIQA+ communities are invited to apply for the 2025–26 LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development program. These grants will support organisations to be more equitable, inclusive and accessible and building safer, stronger and sustainable LGBTIQA+ communities. Funding will be allocated across two streams, with a total funding pool of $400,000 available: Established organisations and those with demonstrated experience supporting LGBTIQA communities can apply for grants of up to $40,000 Newer organisations or groups in the early stages of their work can apply for grants of up to $20,000. Since 2016, the program has helped more than 110 groups and organisations to further develop their operations and expertise to work with LGBTIQA+ communities. Applications are now open and close at 5pm on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. Information sessions To help you prepare your application, DFFH will host three online information sessions:  Session 1: Wednesday, 4 March at 5.30pm - general information Session 2: Wednesday, 11 March at 5pm (information to support unincorporated community groups and organisations to apply with an auspice)  Session 3: Thursday, 12 March at 5.30pm - general information Please register at LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development program website The Victorian Government is proud to fund this program as part of its broader efforts to embed equality in Victoria through our 10-year LGBTIQA+ strategy, Pride in our Future: Victoria’s LGBTIQA+ strategy 2022-32 Please share this funding opportunity with your contacts and through your channels to reach as many of Victoria’s LGBTIQA+ communities as possible. If you have any queries about the program, contact equalit...@dffh.vic.gov.au. Yours sincerely,     This email was sent by Internal Communications, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia Unsubscribe