International Women's Day Small Grants Program 2026

The Tasmanian Government is committed to advancing gender equality and celebrating the invaluable contributions of Tasmanian women.

The International Women’s Day Small Grants Program (the Program) is a key action of the Equal means Equal: Tasmanian Women’s Strategy 2022 – 2027 (Equal Means Equal Strategy).

The Equal Means Equal strategy’s vision is:

‘for a Tasmania where women and girls have access to equal choice, opportunity and resources to participate in our economic, social, political and community life. 

Where gender equality is embedded in our culture, attitudes and practices, recognising the diversity of Tasmanian women and girls.’

The Strategy’s goals of cultural change, empowerment, and visibility are advanced through actions that improve outcomes in the areas of:

• Economic Security
• Leadership & Participation
• Safety
• Health & Wellbeing.

The funding will contribute to local events and activities across Tasmania that celebrate women and their achievements.

We encourage you to also consider how your event aligns to the Tasmania Government commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. This could include ensuring your event is culturally respectful, or captures data on the experiences of Aboriginal women.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact grants@dpac.tas.gov.au or call us on 1800 204 224.

Please: 

• Read the Program Guidelines to help you prepare your application
• Use the Help Guide for Applicants and Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
• Track how long it takes you to do the application - we'll ask you that at the end.
• Know that this program closes at 2pm Tuesday 23 December 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

During the assessment process the department may ask for extra information. To ensure your application is processed you must provide this within 3 working days. 

We're here to help - contact grants@dpac.tas.gov.au or call 1800 204 224.If you have any issues or questions, please get in touch before the closing time. 

CHECKLIST:

• Public Liability Insurance certificate (current)
• Authorised Person approval by the closing date
• quotes and relevant supporting documents.

I confirm, as an authorised representative of the organisation, that:

• I have read and understand the program Guidelines,
• the organisation:
  • is based in Tasmania
  • currently has an active Australian Business Number (ABN) or provides evidence that it is currently in the process of applying for one.
  • has appropriate levels of Public Liability Insurance for the purpose of the proposal. A copy of the applicant’s current Public Liability Insurance cover is required to be attached to the application.
• that our event will be:
  • alcohol and drug free;
  • safe for vulnerable people safe; including child and youth;
  • inclusive and accessible for anyone attending – including Aboriginal people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disabilities;
  • compliant with Work Health and Safety legislation and all other relevant legislation, regulations licenses, permits, approvals or your employing someone with skills requiring qualifications; and
  • free to attend, but can be ticketed to help with managing attendees and evaluation.
  • open to members of the public to attend. (If you believe your event is not suitable for the public, please provide the rationale for this request in your application. This won’t form part of the assessment criteria.)

• that our event is not:

  • already commenced or already taken place (i.e. retrospective funding);
  •  involves political activities and/or commemorations;
  • entirely based on commercial or fundraising activities; and
  • of national or independence days of countries other than Australia
  • events already receiving funding from the Tasmanian Government.

NOTES:

Eligible organisations who are successfully awarded a grant are required to hold and maintain appropriate public liability insurance. Applicants will be required to provide a copy of the organisation’s public liability insurance as part of this application.

Applicants with outstanding reporting or acquittal obligations for other Department of Premier and Cabinet grants may still apply and be successful in being awarded a grant, but will not receive funding under this Program until the current obligations are met.