Inclusion and Accessibility Fund: Australia’s Disability Strategy – Community Attitudes Grant

Grant Overview

The Inclusion and Accessibility Fund: Australia’s Disability Strategy – Community Attitudes Grant is now open to support projects that create safer, more inclusive communities for people with disability. With funding available from 2025 to 2027, this grant aims to reduce harm and improve community attitudes towards people with disability, while boosting social participation and employment opportunities.

Funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Social Services, this grant is specifically designed to support Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) and Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) leading the way in shifting mindsets, delivering accessible communication tools, and building grassroots inclusion initiatives.

Applications are open until 6 March 2025 at 9:00 pm AEDT, with successful projects commencing from June 2025.

Who Can Apply?

This grant is open to organisations that meet the criteria as a DRO or DPO, including:

• Incorporated Associations

• Indigenous Corporations

• Local Governments

• Companies and Cooperatives

• State or Territory Government Entities

• Partnerships and Sole Traders

• Statutory Entities and Trusts (via eligible Trustees)

For the full list of eligible entity types, applicants should check the Community Grants Hub website.

Why It’s Worth Your Time

This grant is an opportunity to secure funding for meaningful work that directly impacts people with disability by:

• Lifting the disability responsiveness of key workforces.

• Developing tools and training to promote inclusive communication.

• Supporting community-led initiatives to shift attitudes and remove barriers.

Funding can cover a wide range of activities, including research, training delivery, accessibility improvements, and community consultation.

How We Can Help

At Giving Tree Advisors, we are committed to supporting organisations that champion inclusion. We can help you shape your project concept, navigate the application process, and develop a strong case that meets the fund’s criteria.

Contact us today to discuss how we can help you put forward a compelling application that drives real change.