Pride Events and Festivals Fund 2024-25

To help with the application process, the Equality unit hosted two information sessions:

• Monday 19 August, 5pm-6pm
• Wednesday 21 August, 1pm-2pm

Your organisation must meet the following eligibility criteria.

You must be either:

• A community, not-for-profit or peak community body based in Victoria that is an incorporated legal entity under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2001 (Vic) or a similar type of organisation, or
• a social enterprise with a clearly stated purpose or mission related specifically to supporting LGBTIQA+ communities.

At the time of application, you must have:

• a current Australian Business Number (ABN)
• at least $10 million in public liability insurance to cover all aspects of funded activity for the term of the funding agreement – or an auspice arrangement with this insurance cover
• no overdue reporting requirements from previously funded grants from DFFH. This includes reports, acquittals, evaluations and any requests DFFH has made of your organisation.

Unincorporated associations and community organisations with no ABN are not eligible. However, they can apply using an auspice.

Download the guidelines for more details:

The total available funding is $400,000.

You can apply for funding for eligible events under one of 2 program streams.

The small stream provides grants of up to $10,000 for small events and festivals for LGBTIQA+ communities.

The large stream provides grants of between $10,001 and $25,000 for large events and festivals for LGBTIQA+ communities. Organisations applying under the large stream must:

• demonstrate consideration for capacity building and event sustainability in their application.

All approved projects must be completed and funds spent by 30 October 2025.

Due to the competitive nature of this program, we may allocate less than the requested amount to successful applicants.

You should plan for contingencies and consider other funding sources and options in case your application is unsuccessful.

Do not assume you are successful or enter into financial or other commitments until you are formally notified of the outcome of your application.

All funded events should be free or low cost. Applications for events where tickets are $15 or less will be prioritised to facilitate accessibility for attendees.

A panel will assess applications against the following weighted assessment criteria:

Small stream: Grants up to $10,000

Large stream: Grants between $10,001 and $25,000

The online application form includes questions for each assessment criterion. Note: All applications must also include a budget breakdown and a project plan.

You can upload relevant supporting material to help the panel understand your proposed event. Note: This is not essential, and we will not penalise you for not doing so.

As reflected in the criteria, we will favour activities that work with and engage priority LGBTIQA+ groups including:

• people with disabilities
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• faith-based communities
• asexual people
• intersex people
• trans and gender diverse people
• older LGBTIQA+ people
• bi+ communities.

Applications from groups based in regional and rural Victoria are also strongly encouraged.

At least 25 per cent of successful recipients will be from regional and rural areas.

Download the guidelines for more details:

Step 1: Organisations can apply through the DFFH Grants Gateway.

Step 2: Consider the assessment criteria in terms of your project.

Step 3: Attend an online information session to find out more and ask questions.

Step 4: If needed, discuss your application – email the Equality Programs unit  
equality-grants@dffh.vic.gov.au.

Step 5: Complete your application and submit by 5pm on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.

To ensure a fair process, we will not accept applications after the closing date.

Below are a number of resources that may assist you to prepare your application, as well as to plan and deliver your event successfully.

PPride Events and Festivals Fund Guidelines 2024-25

Other useful resources

Victorian Government’s Pride in our future: Victoria’s LGBTIQ+ strategy 2022–2032

Coronavirus Victoria's Protect yourself and others page

Victorian Government’s LGBTIQ+ inclusive language guide page