Women and Change 2026 Giving Circle Grant
Description
The Women and Change 2026 Giving Circle Grant funds projects that help Queenslanders in need, with a focus on creating change where it is most needed.
Requirements Summary
Charities and not-for-profit organizations serving Queenslanders in need are eligible to apply. The grant process begins with a short Expression of Interest (EOI) opening June 1, 2026, followed by member review and shortlisting. Selected applicants submit full applications for final review, with 3-4 finalists presenting at a Voting Night in November 2026. Grants of up to $50,000 are awarded annually to projects addressing emerging social challenges for women and children in Queensland. No specific EOI closing date is provided on this page.
Eligibility Criteria
Projects must benefit Queenslanders in need
Charities and not-for-profit organizations (NFPs)
Assessment Criteria
Addressing emerging and urgent needs for women and children in Queensland
New or innovative solutions to social challenges
Ability to deliver the project effectively
Clear reporting and tracking of outcomes
Timeline
Short EOI submission period opens for interested applicants
Members review EOI submissions and shortlist applicants
Shortlisted applicants invited to submit full applications
Members review full applications and select 3-4 finalists
Finalists present to members; members vote to award grants
Priority Cohorts
Queensland's first giving circle established in 2014. A member-driven philanthropic organization where hundreds of women collectively donate over $100,000 annually to fund high-impact grants for Queensland charities.