Pride Foundation Australia 2026 Large Grant Round (ATSSSI)
PRIDE FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA 2026 LARGE GRANT ROUND – Supporting LGBTQIA+ ABORIGINAL, TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER, SOUTH SEA ISLANDER (ATSSSI) INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
Pride Foundation Australia (PFA) is proud to announce our first large grant round in this focus area with a total funding pool of $100,000.
Grant applications should be between $5,000 to $20,000 (maximum) over two years (if applicable) – no GST is payable.
Pride Foundation Australia (PFA) is a national philanthropic foundation specifically focused on funding lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual and other (LGBTQIA+) community issues in Australia.
The Foundation advocates for systemic change to advance LGBTQIA+ equity and inclusion and provide direct support to affected communities/individuals.
The Foundation is working closely with its Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander (ATSSSI) Advisory Committee to develop and manage grants that support ATSSSI projects. The committee is made up of LGBTQIA+ ATSSSI people located all over Australia.
Before you apply, read the guidelines at right or download here. Preview the application form here.
Funding considerations
Projects must aim to support sexuality, sex and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, South Sea Islander (ATSSSI) people in at least one of the following areas:
- Enhancing cultural engagement and development,
- Enhancing support for community connection,
Reducing social isolation, - Improving health and/or health literacy,
- Supporting links to LGBTQIA+ services and supports,
- Improving LGBTQIA+ inclusive and culturally appropriate practices in services.
Types of projects with a duration of up to two years may include any of the following:
- Community development
- Education and training initiatives
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Applied, community-led research with tangible outcomes in the field
- Events including arts and cultural events or conferences
LGBTQIA+ focused means that projects must be specifically focused on people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression and/or sex characteristics.
Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, South Sea Islander (ATSSSI) focused means that projects must be specifically focused on people who self-identify in these groups as the sole or majority purpose (i.e. at least 50% of beneficiaries).
Projects that support people in rural and regional locations are strongly encouraged. Projects may cross state and territory borders.
Eligibility
WHO CAN APPLY?
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Projects must be led by ATSSSI people and/or organisations,
- Applicants must have organisational status that is recognised through incorporation, who are registered as a business or association with an ABN (charity registration and DGR status is not required),
- Applicants without organisational status should have an auspice with organisational status,
- Joint applications are welcome from a consortium or group of organisations,
- Organisations who have received a previous grant from PFA are eligible to re-apply for an extension or new project but are required to submit an acquittal for the previously funded project before re-application,
- Prefer a letter of support if possible that the lead applicant/organisation is bona fide Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, or South Sea Islander.
EXCLUSIONS
The following activities will not be funded:
- Capital and building works, vehicles, furniture or equipment,
- General fundraising,
- Travel, books, religious activities.
Timeframes
- Applications are open from Tuesday 14 April 2026 and proceed until the funding pool is exhausted,
- Grant applications can be submitted at any time and will be assessed by the committee on a monthly rolling basis.
Application process
To access and submit a grant application, you must be logged into a registered account on the Australian Communities Foundation Grants Portal and enter the access code PFAATSSSI.
Please create an account on the Australian Communities Foundation Grants Portal here. If you already have an account, please use your existing username and password. Make sure to note your username and password as you will be able to save and continue the form at a later date.
Selection process
The PFA ATSSSI advisory committee members will meet regularly on a monthly basis to assess grant applications and make their recommendations for funding.
The committee members will sign a confidentiality agreement regarding all grant applications.
The committee members will declare any conflict of interest they might have with applications and remove themselves from decision-making regarding that grant.
The PFA board will make the final decision of funding.
Need help?
If you have any questions in relation to the grant guidelines or require technical assistance with the application process, please contact Charlene Yum (Grants Manager, Australian Communities Foundation) at [email protected] or 03 9412 0412. Australian Communities Foundation’s office hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.