This funding is for small-scale and/or early-stage programs supporting people and communities as follows:
Who: Young people; or parents who are or have been in custody and their children; or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
What: Preventing or reducing further contact with the justice system; or preventing intergenerational incarceration.
How: Community-led prevention; or alternatives to custody; or post-release support (e.g., opportunities and supports in connecting with Country/Culture, education, employment, housing).
From 27 April 2023, Australian organisations can submit an expression of interest (EOI) for a Medium Grant (up to $500,000) or Large Grant (up to $1,000,000) for a period of up to five years.


