Supporting and Strengthening LGBTIQA+ Communities Program

The Supporting and Strengthening LGBTIQA+ Communities Program (the Program) was established to foster safe, resilient, and sustainable LGBTIQA+ communities in the ACT, addressing priority issues affecting them through an intersectional approach.

The delivery of the Program aims to result in the following outcomes:

Outcome 1: LGBTIQA+ communities experience a strong sense of belonging and improved wellbeing through increased community capacity, representation, participation and access to services.

Outcome 2: LGBTIQA+ people experience greater safety, inclusion and equity, with reduced discrimination and increased understanding of diverse LGBTIQA+ experiences across the community and service sectors.

Outcome 3: A strong, sustainable and capable LGBTIQA+ community-controlled sector delivers effective professional and peer-support services that respond to diverse needs of individuals and communities.

Applicants must deliver 1 mandatory activity and propose at least 2 additional activities which achieve the Program outcomes. Applicants can propose more activities, which are possible within the total funding available and in alignment with the Program outcomes.

Only applications proposing activities for the 3-year Grant period (January 2027 – December 2029) will be considered for funding.

Before starting your application, please read the Grant Guidelines for all information relating to:

• eligibility 
• the grant amount
• types of activities that can be funded
• assessment criteria

All questions marked with * must be answered.

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Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 1 November 2026.

You will not be able to submit this form after the closing time. 

You will be told about the outcome within 20 business days of the applications closing date. 

If you have any questions about the Grant, please contact the Office of LGBTIQA+ Affairs on (02) 6205 1346 or email LGBTIQAOffice@act.gov.au.

In compliance with the Information Privacy Act 2014 (the Act) personal information on this form may be stored in HCSD’s records database and may also be used for statistical research, information provision and evaluation of services. Your personal information may be disclosed to other agencies and third parties for purposes related to this application and/or monitoring compliance with the Act. Except in these circumstances, personal or commercial information will only be disclosed to third parties with your consent unless otherwise required or authorised by law.