2026/27 Investing in Women

The purpose of the Investing in Women Funding Program is to fund innovative projects that focus on the three pillars that align with the NSW Women’s Strategy (2023 – 2026), in particular pillars two and three: Health and Wellbeing, and Participation and Empowerment.

Pillar 2: Health and wellbeing

Projects should contribute to promoting and supporting a holistic approach to women’s health and wellbeing. For example, projects that:  

• Promote safe relationships, safe communities
• Promote understanding and awareness of women’s and girls’ health needs
• Provide services and support for women’s and girls’ physical and mental health
• Secure housing, preventing homelessness

Pillar 3: Participation and empowerment

Projects should contribute to supporting women’s engagement through social networks and access to information. For example, projects that:  

• Challenge gendered norms, roles, and expectations
• Create leaders in community and work
• Uplift focus communities
• Rebuild connections and engage with community

Consideration will also be given to competitive projects that align with Pillar 1:

Pillar 1: Economic opportunity and advancement

Projects should contribute to improving women’s economic opportunities and advancement and support diverse and flexible employment opportunities for women and girls in NSW. For example, projects that:  

• Increase women’s opportunities in the workplace
• Focus on transitions between careers and life stages
• Provide pathways into work, careers, and leadership
• Support financial security, capability, and wellbeing throughout life stages, including retirement

The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

• submission of this Expression of Interest does not guarantee funding will be granted for any project, and The Cabinet Office expressly reserves its right to accept or reject this application at its discretion;
• they must bear the costs of preparing and submitting this application and The Cabinet Office does not accept any liability for such costs, whether or not this application is ultimately accepted or rejected; and
• they have read the Investing in Women Guidelines for the Program and have fully informed themselves of the relevant program requirements.

By submitting this application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

• if this project application is successful, the relevant details of the project will be made public, including details such as the names of the organisation (Applicant) and any partnering organisation (state government agency or non-government organisation), project title, project description, location, anticipated time for completion and amount awarded;
• The Cabinet Office will use reasonable endeavours to ensure that any information received in or in respect of this application which is clearly marked ‘Commercial-in-confidence’ or ‘Confidential’ is treated as confidential, however, such documents will remain subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act); and
• in some circumstances The Cabinet Office may release information contained in this application form and other relevant information in relation to this application in response to a request lodged under the GIPA Act or otherwise as required or permitted by law.