Three individual grants of up to $50,000 (inclusive of GST) are available for 3 not-for-profit organisations to lead innovative community projects that strengthen social cohesion, increase democratic resilience, and improve trust in our democratic institutions.
Natural disasters, the COVID-19 pandemic, and economic uncertainty have tested the resilience of our communities, given rise to mis- and disinformation, extremist views, and conspiracy theories. In turn, this has contributed to a loss of trust in our democratic institutions.
The NSW Government recognises the potentially divisive impact of hate, fear, and division on its communities. It seeks to improve social cohesion and prevent violent extremism. Socially cohesive communities are more resilient to, and recover more quickly from, shocks and stresses, whether a pandemic, a flood, or an act of violent extremism, or extremist hate.
The Premier’s Department is looking to fund 3 not-for-profit organisations a maximum of $50,000 (including GST) each, to lead innovative community projects that address and challenge the:
proliferation of racist ideas, attitudes, and worldviews
promotion of hateful and extremist ideologies and vilification of vulnerable population groups
promotion of conspiracy theories.
Partnership projects and projects that demonstrate strong collaborative relationships are encouraged.
The funding of this grant is a one-off payment, with the project needing to be completed by November 2024.