LGBTIQA+ Health Program – Round 2

Overview The LGBTIQA+ Health Program (LHP) Round 2 is a grant opportunity administered by LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) on behalf of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Organisations with specialist expertise in LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing are invited to apply for one-off competitive grants to support new and existing initiatives at the local, regional and national level. About The LHP contributes to delivery of the National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 2025–2035 (National Action Plan), in line with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles 2024 (CGRPs). LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) is the first point of contact for the LGBTIQA+ Health Program. All supporting documents related to this Grant Opportunity are available on the LHA website. Purpose The LHP supports new and existing initiatives that will foster access to appropriate, culturally sound and inclusive health care for LGBTIQA+ people. Funding The Australian Government has allocated a total of $11,939,000.00 for the LHP until the 2027-2028 financial year (inclusive). $8.1 million was committed to projects funded in the first round of the LHP. This is the final, planned substantive LHP grant round. Eligibility Applicants can apply for grants through the LHP under 2 streams. Eligibility to apply for each stream is fundamentally based on annual revenue thresholds for the previous financial years. Overall eligibility criteria for the LHP, as well as specific criteria for Streams 1 and 2, are outlined in the Grant Guidelines, available on the LHA website Applications will not be considered if the applicant does not satisfy all eligibility criteria, both overall and stream specific Partnership or consortium applications may only be submitted by the lead partner Eligibility for streams will be based on the annual income of the lead partner only How to Apply To view the grant opportunity documents, select the red "Grant Opportunity Documents" button. Submit the completed application form and all necessary attachments by the closing date and time via the application portal on the LHA website: https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/lhpgrants If further guidance about the application process is required, or if an applicant is unable to submit their application online, contact LHA at enquiryLHP@lgbtiqhealth.org.au.