Defence Community Grants: Family Support Funding Program
Annual grants support innovative projects that enhance wellbeing and resilience for Australian Defence Force families, focusing on community connection and domestic violence prevention.
Funder: Australia Department of Defence
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application) | January 2027 (Questions submission)
Funding Amounts: $20,000–$200,000 per project; approx. $2 million available annually; projects up to 16 months
Summary: Annual grants for not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects that empower and support Australian Defence Force families, aligned with wellbeing and domestic violence prevention strategies.
Description
The Family Support Funding Program (FSFP) provides annual grants to eligible not-for-profit organisations for innovative projects that empower current serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) families. The program aims to help families navigate the unique challenges of military life, supporting strategic objectives such as the Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy 2025–2030 and the Defence Strategy for Preventing and Responding to Family and Domestic Violence 2023–2028. Funded projects should enhance wellbeing, resilience, and support systems for Defence families, fostering community connection and addressing gaps in local support services.
