A grants program developed by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General is aimed at community groups which advance gender equality for women.
The Investing in Queensland Women program is to provide grants of up to $15,000 to successful applicants who deliver community initiatives, including projects that prevent and respond to domestic and family violence and sexual assault.
Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Shannon Fentiman said the grants would help address issues that affected women’s status and roles in the community, and restricted women’s full participation in the opportunities the State offered.
“These grants will support community-driven events and strengthen partnerships across Queensland communities, no matter how remote,” Ms Fentiman said.
“These groups work tirelessly to assist and respond to important issues faced by women.
“The Investing in Queensland Women program will bring together a number of funding initiatives that will ensure grants are flexible and readily available to applicants.”
She said the aim was to promote and protect the rights, interests and the general wellbeing of Queensland women and girls and support them to fully participate in the economic, social and cultural opportunities the State offered.
Director of the not-for-profit Centre for Women & Co, Stacey Ross welcomed the grants.
“Investing in Queensland women is so important — it means we give them the best head start to achieve their goals,” Ms Ross said.
Applications for Round 1 of the grants close on 5 March and more information can be accessed at this PS News link.
