Applications are now closed
Our next grants round opens in April, 2027.
While applications are closed, now is the perfect time to prepare. Have a read through our FAQs, get a feel for the kind of work we fund by browsing our successful grantees, or reach out to our team directly.
Are you eligible?
To keep the process fair, we have strict legal requirements. Please check each requirement before starting your application.
Location
Your project must benefit women, girls and gender diverse people living in Victoria.
Legal status
Your organisation (or your auspice partner) must have DGR Item 1 and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status.
Partnerships
We welcome applications for projects delivered in partnership by two or more eligible organisations.
Individuals
We cannot fund individuals.
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Focus Areas
We fund grassroots projects that meet real needs and drive real change.
The barriers women and girls face aren’t simple or uniform; they depend on lived experience, geography, financial status, and the systems they have to navigate every day. Thanks to our Sub-Fund program and dedicated supporters, our grants are able to target where change is most needed and least funded.
Safety and Justice
Economic Security
Culture and Rights
Health and Wellbeing
Education and Voice
Resources
Everything you need to put together a strong application.
Grants Guidelines
Before you apply, we strongly recommend reading through our grants guidelines to make sure your project aligns.
Example Grant Application
We’ve changed our grants process to make it less about paperwork, and more about your innovative idea. See an example application form to learn more.
Budget
All applicants are required to submit a budget outlining how the grant will be spent, and other funding sources to support your project.
Frequently asked questions
Due Australian Taxation law, we are unable to fund individuals. To eligible for a grant, your organisation (or your auspice partner) must have DGR Item 1 and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status.
No. You just need to select the themes that match your project. Our Trustees will handle the allocation to the relevant Sub-Fund (e.g. the Fleur Spitzer or Con Irwin Sub-Fund).
Yes! While we don’t fund business as usual expenses (like existing rent or utility bills), we do fund capacity building. This means if you need a new staff member to coordinate volunteers, a consultant to help with a 3-year strategic plan, or a new software system to help you advocate for women’s rights more effectively, we want to hear about it.
Yes, provided they are for entirely different projects. However, as we prefer to spread our funding broadly, it is rare for one organisation to receive two grants in one cycle.
That’s great! Many projects do. Tick all that apply; it helps us see the full impact of your work.
Yes, but only if you have an auspice partner (a larger organisation with DGR1) who agrees to manage the funds for you. You will need their ABN and a letter of support.
Our work is built on the belief that equality is possible, hope is necessary, and collective effort is the only way forward.
From feminist research to supporting the next generation of activists, every project is a direct line to a future where women, girls and gender diverse people matter.
