The Tasmanian Government is seeking applications for its 2021 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ+) Grants Program (the Program).

Objectives

Grants provided through the Program will assist community organisations, tertiary institutions and Local Government to:

• increase the number of Tasmanians who are accepting of diversity;
• improve resilience and capacity in the LGBTIQ+ community;
• foster inclusion, respect and dignity for LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians; and
• enhance access to services and increase participation for LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians.

Funding Areas

• Funding Area One | Priority Project/s: Applicants can apply for funding of up to $25 000 for project/s.
  • The Priority Projects focus for the 2021 program, nominated by the LGBTIQ+ Whole of Government Reference Group in consultation with LGBTIQ+ community groups, is:
    • Awareness raising and education in relation to people that have an intersex variation, or were born with a variation of sex characteristics, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender.
• Funding Area Two | General Project/s: Applicants can apply for funding of up to $25 000 for project/s that:
  • Research issues affecting the LGBTIQ+ community in Tasmania, including the incidence of discrimination, abuse, harassment, and family violence.
  • Develop resources or strategies to:
    • increase community awareness about the issues and needs of LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians; or
    • reduce or prevent discrimination, vilification and harassment of LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians.
  • Promote awareness of LGBTIQ+ issues and needs within workplaces in Tasmania.
  • Address gaps in the current service system that prevent LGBTIQ+ people from being able to access services and address issues related to their sexuality or gender.
  • Celebrate diversity and promote inclusion of LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians within the wider community, particularly in rural and regional communities in Tasmania.

Eligibility Criteria

• Not-for-profit, incorporated community organisations may apply for funding under this grants program.
• Not-for-profit organisations that are not incorporated may also apply but must be sponsored by an incorporated organisation. In this case, the application must include written confirmation from the sponsoring organisation that it will accept the relevant administration, legal and financial responsibilities for the grant.
• Tertiary institutions are eligible to apply to undertake research projects in Tasmania. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a sound understanding and experience of working with the LGBTIQ+ community.
• Local Governments are eligible to apply where they can demonstrate collaboration with a community organisation to improve outcomes for LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians.
• Applicants applying to undertake research projects must attach the research methodology for the project.
• The following entities are not eligible to apply:
  • for-profit organisations and businesses;
  • individuals and sole traders;
  • political parties;
  • schools or colleges (Government or private); and
  • State and Australian Government agencies.

For more information, visit Tasmanian Government.