Grants for gender equality

Gender inequality affects everyone. It occurs when people experience barriers, disadvantages or different outcomes because of their gender.

In the Northern Territory, this can include:

• limited access to opportunities
• unequal representation in leadership
• financial insecurity
• unpaid care responsibilities
• safety concerns or experiences of violence
• exclusion from services or community activities.

Gender stereotypes can also affect people in different ways:

• women and girls often experience poorer outcomes in safety, leadership and economic participation
• men and boys may face pressure to conform to harmful stereotypes, such as not seeking help, which can affect wellbeing and relationships

This is not just about whether an activity exists. It is about whether there are barriers to access, participation or outcomes.

What this means for your project

Your project should:

• identify a clear gender gap, barrier or disadvantage
• explain who is affected and why
• demonstrate how the project will reduce that barrier or improve outcomes, such as increasing access, participation, safety or wellbeing.

Your project does not need to solve a large issue, but it should make a clear and practical contribution to improving gender equality.

People experience gender inequality in different ways depending on their circumstances. For example, experiences may also be shaped by:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status
• geographic location, including living in a regional or remote area
• disability
• age
• cultural background
• sexuality or gender identity.

What this means for your project

Your project should:

• clearly identify who it is for
• explain any additional barriers or disadvantages experienced by participants
• show how the approach is inclusive and responsive to those needs.

Gender-diverse people have gender identities, expressions or experiences that differ from traditional expectations associated with the sex assigned to them at birth.

They may face:

• exclusion from services or activities
• discrimination or stigma
• barriers to safe participation.

What this means for your project

Projects can support gender-diverse people by:

• creating safe and inclusive environments
• improving access to activities or services
• using inclusive language and practices
• considering different needs in project design.