16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence runs from 25 November to 10 December each year. The international campaign was started by the Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991. It begins each year on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and runs until Human Rights Day.

This year’s global theme is “UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls”. For more information about the campaign, visit the United Nations Women Website.

Apply for a 16 Days of Activism small grant

This year, we're offering grants up to $1000 for community groups  delivery awareness-raising initiatives . 

How much is each small grant?  

Each grant is valued up to $1,000. The total grant pool is $7,000.  

When does the funding round begin?

Applications will only be assessed at the end of the application period. Successful grant applicants will be notified by Monday 14 October.  

What types of activities are included?

These grants support a range of one-off, innovative activities designed to spread the message that violence against women, girls and non-binary people is unacceptable in any context. 

Activities could include, but are not limited to: 

• Events (such as morning teas, exhibitions, book clubs or panel discussions), or 

• Digital campaigns (such as eNewsletters, social media or podcasts). 

Women,  girls and non-binary people from multicultural communities, First Nations communities, the LGBTQIA+ community or people living with mental health issues or disability may be more at risk of experiencing family violence. 

Applications that include messaging to these groups or consider intersectionality, will be favourably considered, as will groups that traditionally attract men and boys.

Who can apply?

You can apply for this grant if you are a community group or organisation that is registered as a not-for-profit organisation or a company limited by guarantee. Community groups, organisations who are not registered as not-for-profit organisations may apply if they are auspiced by and eligible not for profit organisation.

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