eSafety Commissioner: Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program - Round 2

Overview

The Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program aims to improve the safety of Australian women and their children through the prevention of technology-facilitated gender-based violence. The program forms part of the Government’s commitment to the aims and objectives of the National Plan to end violence against women and children 2022-32. A total of $10 million in grant funding will be available from 2023 to 2028. Grants of between $80,000 and $400,000 will be awarded over a minimum of three open, competitive processes. Round 2 will open at 11am (AEDT) on 14 November 2024 Funds available under Round 2:  At least $3.5 million in grant funding is available The minimum grant amount is $80,000 (GST exclusive) The maximum grant amount is $400,000 (GST exclusive) What’s new for Round 2?  eSafety has introduced a priority funding pool for projects that support First Nations communities.   Up to $600,000 of the total funding for the round is available to organisations with a commitment to delivering projects with and for communitiesthat focus on the prevention of tech-based abuse of First Nations women.  Who should apply? eSafety is seeking applications to fund projects that are focused on the prevention of online harms and enhanced safety for women and children. This may include projects that, for example, aim to change community attitudes and behaviours, focus on people who perpetrate technology-facilitated abuse, or that seek to protect and support women and children. The objectives of the Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program are outlined in the Guidelines (see Grant Opportunity Documents).