Grants to boost statewide pride

The Victoria’s Pride festival is kicking off in December, and Midsumma, in collaboration with the State Government, is offering grants of up to $15,000 to regional pride events.

Formerly known as Melbourne Pride, the event has been expanded to ‘Victoria’s Pride’ to encourage representation of the LGBTQIA+ community across the state.

The Regional Activation Program will support pride events including, but not limited to, historical collections or exhibitions, artworks, and documented community stories,

To be eligible for a grant, you must be either a LGBTQIA+ community, not-for-profit or peak community body based in Regional, Rural or Remote Victoria and an incorporated legal entity, or a social enterprise with a clearly stated purpose or mission related specifically to supporting LGBTQIA+ communities.

You must also have a current ABN, at least $10 million Public Liability Insurance, and have no overdue deliverables from other Midsumma funds.

Two support letters from community members, and a project budget must also be submitted.

To apply for a grant, read the guidelines and FAQs at www.midsumma.org.au/melbourne-pride/regional-activation-program, and submit an application via the form at the bottom of the webpage.

Applications close at 11.59 pm on 26 September 2022. Successful projects must be delivered by 12 February 2023.

For any further enquiries, contact Midsumma Community Engagement Manager Ashlee Hints at [email protected], or on 03 9296 6600.