Empowering Queensland Women 2025

It is important that you take the time to read through the Empowering Queensland Women funding guidelines (the Guidelines) before you begin your application. 

Applications for the EQW grant program close 4:00pm, 30 October 2025.  

The Empowering Queensland Women (EQW) grant program supports community groups and organisations across Queensland to develop and deliver initiatives that align with the Queensland Government’s priorities for women and girls.

In 2025, a particular priority is addressing the unique issues faced by women and girls that prevent them from achieving economic security.

Women’s economic security is central to achieving gender equality, influencing all other elements throughout women’s lives. Economic security includes the ability to afford shelter, food and basic living expenses, as well as access to opportunities to achieve higher levels and long-term financial security and wellbeing through education, training and employment.

One-off (grant) funding of up to $10,000 (excluding GST) is available for eligible initiatives (e.g. events, projects) to be delivered in Queensland by 30 June 2026.

Successful applicants may receive full or partial grant funding.

There is a total allocation $270,000 (excluding GST) available for the EQW 2025 round grant program. 

Organisations may submit one (1) application per round.

⚠️Make sure when completing the form you: 

• save regularly
• complete all sections
• provide concise answers
• quote or summarise other documents in your answers (if necessary) but do not attach those reference documents
• attach letters of support from collaborative partners that clearly state the type and dollar ($) value of their support
• submit only one (1) application under each round noting your application can be for a single initiative or event, or an event series.  

The Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism collects information, including personal information, on this form for the purpose of assessing your application. Your personal information will only be accessed by authorised departmental officers for purposes directly related to assessing this application. 

Your personal information will be managed in accordance with the Information Privacy guide outlined at Information privacy | Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism

The department may provide local Members of Parliament with the contact details of organisations approved for funding. 

Your personal information will not be disclosed to any other third party or used for any other purpose without your consent.

• General queries about the grant program should be directed to Women's Infolink by phoning 1800 177 577 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday or emailing women@qld.gov.au.
• Technical queries about SmartyGrants should be directed to SmartyHelp by phoning 03 9320 6888 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (allowing for daylight savings) or emailing service@smartygrants.com.au. 
• Translation queries, including for help in your language, please call 1800 512 451 and ask for an interpreter.