This year, the NSW Government is committing $100,000 to a new grant program for the 16 Days of Activism to support initiatives that prevent gender-based violence in our communities. It is part of the Government’s wider effort to work in partnership with local organisations on primary prevention.
The objective of the 16 Days of Activism Grant Program is to support activities with a primary prevention focus undertaken during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign period (25 November to 10 December).
Grants will be awarded for awareness-raising and initiatives that engage local communities to address the four key drivers of gendered violence identified in the NSW Government’s Pathways to Prevention strategy. Local Domestic and Family Violence Committees and Networks will be eligible to apply for funding of between $2,500 and $5,000 per initiative.
Applicants can partner with local councils, groups, organisations and schools to run primary prevention activities that promote gender equality and positive masculinity – and reject violence against women.
The grant program will close on 3 September 2025.