Grants

2026 Grant round now open for applications

2026 Grant Round Opens 10 February 2026

Apply through Submittable – grants close 30 April 2026

This year in, 2026 we will be holding one grant round, award up to a maximum of $5,000 per grant. The grant round for 2026 will be open for submissions, through Submittable, from 10 February to 30 April 2026. Recipients will be announced in June to coincide with Pride Month.

There is no minimum amount, smaller community projects are encouraged. LInc’s focus for this round will be on grassroots, community-led initiatives supporting lesbian, queer, and women’s communities.
If you have an idea for creating, safe queer spaces and programs you are encouraged to apply.
When applying, please keep these dates in mind for projects that are needing funding.
No money will be dispersed until June 2026.

Lesbians Incorporated uses Submittable to collect all applications for community grants.

When grant rounds are open for applications you can click on the Submit link 
to begin the application process in Submittable

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Click here to see a full list of funded grants 

For full details on who may apply for and how to apply for a grant from

Lesbians Incorporated please read the information below

Lesbians Incorporated has established a community grants program to give out up to $5,000 in grants per successful application for 2026. 

To be eligible for funding, projects must demonstrate that they:

• meet an identified social, cultural, educational, health, welfare, recreational, personal development or legal need of the lesbian community;
• target discrimination against lesbians and/or aim to improve the civil rights and/or status of lesbians within the general community;
• aim to improve the access of lesbians to programs, services, activities and opportunities available to the general community;
• aim to increase the vocational training and/or employment opportunities of lesbians.

Projects may aim to benefit the lesbian community in general or one or more groups within the lesbian community. Groups may be racial, cultural, or geographic, or may have specific identified needs or shared interests and concerns. LInc considers the children of lesbians as part of the lesbian community.

WHO MAY APPLY?

WHO MAY APPLY?

Individual lesbians or lesbian-based/lesbian-friendly non-profit organisations from throughout Australia are eligible to apply for funds. LInc is an inclusive organisation and supports those who identify as women, wom*n, trans-femme and femme identifying, or non-binary and all are welcome to apply for a grant. Projects creating and supporting spaces for lesbians, dykes, gay, bisexual, gender diverse, asexual and queer women are encouraged.

Lesbians Inc, grants are not available to assist businesses. If you are a sole trader/business and have an idea for a project, you may apply as long as the project shows a clear benefit to the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants will need to demonstrate expertise or experience relevant to the project.

Current members of the LInc Committee are ineligible for this program.

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS

Eligible projects reflect the objectives of the Community Grants Program and fall within a category appropriate to the funding program. Categories are:

• Literary, visual or performing arts activities or functions
• Social functions
• Classes or workshops
• Production of information or resources for educational or promotional purposes
• Support groups or services
• Advisory services
• Sporting and recreational activities or functions
• Other appropriate activities or services approved by LInc

SELECTION CRITERIA

Funds available under the Community Grants Program are limited. This means that not all applications for funding will be successful. Priority in funding will be given to projects which:

• clearly demonstrate how the project meets one or more of the program objectives
• have the potential for a range of positive outcomes for lesbians
• will benefit a wide range of lesbians or a specific population group of the lesbian community
• are likely to be successfully implemented
• make effective use of grant funds

Applications are particularly encouraged from lesbians who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, lesbians with disabilities, lesbians from non-English speaking backgrounds and lesbians in non-metropolitan communities.

Grants are available round in 2026 are for up to $ 5,000 per successful application.

CONDITIONS OF FUNDING

The provision of funds is conditional on the project being successfully undertaken. The nature or objectives of funded projects must not be altered in any way without the prior written consent of LInc. Failure to implement the project, or varying the nature or objectives of funded projects without consent, may result in applicants being required to return the grant. Successful applicants will be required to sign an undertaking agreeing to these conditions. LInc requests that grant recipients acknowledge our organisation as a funding source where appropriate.

USE OF FUNDS

Grant funds may be used for purposes such as:

• the purchase of relevant materials, resources or equipment
• hiring charges including hiring venue
• printing or advertising costs
• transport costs
• fees charged for relevant services
• administrative costs (marketing, photocopying)
• other appropriate purposes approved by LInc

Funds will generally not be provided for the payment of wages to individuals or organisations.

Decisions on funding applications will be made by the LINC Committee. Unsuccessful applicants may re-submit their proposal to future funding rounds.

DEADLINES

2026 Submissions:

Round one:
Applications for our 2026 grant round OPENS: February 10, 
2026
Submissions closed through Submittable ON: April 30, 2026

Successful EOI’s will be contacted by LInc on or before; 

This is the only grant round for 2026
Note that no grant monies are dispersed before the announcement dates as listed above.

For steps on how to use Submittable to apply click here

FURTHER INFORMATION

For more information on future grants, please get in touch via
Lesbians Incorporated’s website, Facebook, Instagram or email.

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