Australia's Disability Strategy 2021-2031 - National Disability Conference Initiative 2025–26
The Australian Government's Department of Social Services is inviting applications for the National Disability Conference Initiative 2025–26. This grant supports conference organisers in hosting disability-related, nationally focused conferences in Australia during the 2025–26 financial year. Eligible entities include Indigenous corporations, companies, cooperatives, incorporated associations, statutory entities, and partnerships.
Eligibility:
To be eligible you must:
- be the conference organiser
- confirm the conference will be held in Australia in the 2025–26 financial year
- hold a conference that is disability-related and nationally-focused (refer to section 5.1 Eligible grant activities)
- not be receiving (or applying for) funding from another government source for the same activity and purpose that you are requesting NDCI funding for (that is, to provide accessibility measures that will maximise the inclusion and participation of people with disability at their conference)
- be one of the following entity types:
- Indigenous Corporation
- Company
- Cooperative
- Incorporated Association
- Statutory Entity
- Partnership.
Instructions for Application Submission:
To apply you must:
- complete the online application form on GrantConnect
- provide all the information requested
- address all eligibility criteria and assessment criteria
- complete all required templates
- include all necessary attachments
- submit your application to the Community Grants Hub by 9:00 pm AEDT on Tuesday 28 January 2025.
