Gender Equity and Diversity Grants - Round 2
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About this tender
Overview The Department of People, Sport and Culture (NT) provides small grants through the Gender Equity and Diversity Grants Program to support projects that improve gender equality and inclusion across the NT. This listing relates to Round 2 of the program. Purpose Funded activities must align with and aim to address barriers experienced by women, men and gender-diverse Territorians. Objectives Applicants can apply for projects, services or activities that meet the program's objectives to: Address a gender inequality Respond to overlapping forms of disadvantage (intersectionality) Benefit NT communities The program encourages projects that: Take place in regional and remote communities Build long-term capability, participation or leadership Support gender-diverse people Funding Grants of up to $10,000 are available. Funding is provided in three rounds each financial year, for activities that may be undertaken in the following 12 month period: Round 1: Opens 1 August 2026, closes 31 August 2026. Notifications by end of October, for activities commencing within the following 12-month period (November to October) Round 2: Opens 31 October 2026, closes 30 November 2026. Notifications by end of January, for activities commencing within the following 12-month period (February to January) Round 3: Opens 29 January 2027, closes 28 February 2027. Notifications by end of April, for activities commencing within the following 12-month period (May to April) How to Apply The following supporting documents are available for this opportunity: Gender Equity and Diversity Grant Guidelines 2026-27.pdf Acquittal form - Gender Equity and Diversity Grants.docx Grants Budget Calculator - Gender Equity and Diversity Grants 2026-27.xlsx.xlsm Grants Budget Calculator - Gender Equity and Diversity Grants 2026-27.docx NTG Vendor Creation Form.docx
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