Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, South Sea Islander (ATSSSI) Grants - 2026 - Round 1

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.

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, but not limited to 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).

Location

Projects that support people in rural and regional locations are strongly encouraged. Projects may cross state and territory borders.