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16 Days of Activism 2026

NSW Government

Funding amount$2,500 - $5,000
DeadlineCloses Mon, 31 Aug 2026
RegionNSW

Overview

The NSW Government is supporting the primary prevention of domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) at the local level through annual grants to communities across the state.

Eligibility

Who can apply This grant is open to: Local Domestic and Family Violence Committees in NSW Local Domestic Violence Networks in NSW. To be eligible the Committee or Network is required to: Be a formally recognised forum, preferably, operating with a documented Terms of Reference. The forum members should consist of organisations, both government and non-government in a local area, who provide services to women and children experiencing domestic, family and/or sexual violence. The Committee or Network gives the members the opportunity to discuss issues of concern and to enhance inter-agency responses. The Committee or Network has membership from both government agencies and non-government organisations. The members have demonstrated expertise in preventing and/or addressing domestic and family violence. Provide an up-to-date copy of agreed terms of reference (or other relevant operational information) that clearly articulates your commitment to the prevention, early intervention and response to either domestic, family and/or sexual violence. Local Domestic and Family Violence Committees or Networks who are not incorporated legal entities, will need to nominate a sponsoring body to receive the grant funds on their behalf. The sponsoring body must be an incorporated legal entity.  Alternatively, a joint application may be submitted by the Committee/Network and the legal entity. Please ensure that any arrangement with a sponsoring legal entity is made clear in the application form. Who the grant is targeted towards The 16 Days of Activism Grant Program is aimed at local communities through: Local Domestic and Family Violence Committees Non-government organisations that are a part of the Local Domestic Violence Networks. This grant is designed to support initiatives with clear and actionable delivery plans across metro, rural and regional NSW that engage a range of different communities and marginalised cohorts during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign running from 25 November to 10 December 2026. Types of projects funded under this grant Grant applications must demonstrate how the proposed project will contribute to raising awareness of the primary prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence in your community by meeting at least one of these program objectives, through an initiative that addresses at least one of the four gendered drivers of violence outlined in the Change the Story framework by Our Watch : The condoning of violence against women. Men’s control of decision-making and limits to women’s independence in public and private life. Rigid gender stereotyping and dominant forms of masculinity. Male peer relations and cultures of masculinity that emphasise aggression, dominance and control. When the project can start and end The project should be started by 25 November 2026 and the project must be completed by 10 December 2026. Who can’t apply Unincorporated organisations or groups without an eligible sponsor o

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