Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: From $50,000 to $250,000
Program objective
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).
This program is funded and administered by Women NSW.
Grant recipients
Recipients for this program were selected to meet the program objectives.
Eligible recipients were invited to participate and were required to meet the objectives.
What was approved
Approved for SHINE for Kids
SFK will pilot Bringing Up Great Kids and Dinner Club with Julie Goodwin for women incarcerated in NSW correctional centres and youth justice centres. These social and emotional wellbeing programs encourage mothers to nurture connections with their childr
$56,321 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations, The Cabinet OfficeDate approved
November 2025Location of the project
Windsor 2756Location of the recipient
North Parramatta 2151About the grant
Applications approved
3
Applications received
6
2025/26 Investing in Women
Agency funding this grant
Women NSWProgram term
01/12/2025What was approved
Approved for Success Works Partners Inc
Through this initiative, we will create a structured volunteer program that offers a clear pathway with targeted learning and leadership opportunities for women affected by the criminal justice system. The aim is to improve skills, boost confidence, forge
$145,449 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations, The Cabinet OfficeDate approved
November 2025Location of the project
Parramatta 2150Location of the recipient
Parramatta 2150About the grant
Applications approved
3
Applications received
6
2025/26 Investing in Women
Agency funding this grant
Women NSWProgram term
26/11/2025What was approved
Approved for Women's and Girls' Emergency Centre
A trauma-informed, six-week housing pathways and life skills program for women in custody. Delivered at Silverwater, it builds financial literacy, advocacy, wellbeing and independent living skills, equipping women, particularly mothers and those at risk o
$250,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations, The Cabinet OfficeDate approved
November 2025Location of the project
Silverwater 2128Location of the recipient
Redfern 2016About the grant
Applications approved
3
Applications received
6
2025/26 Investing in Women
Agency funding this grant
Women NSWProgram term
18/11/2025Support and contact
Organisations invited to apply must complete an application form through SmartyGrants between 10am on 15 September to 3pm on 3 October 2025.
One application for funding will be accepted per organisation per project. Organisations can apply more than once, but it must be for a different project. Only one project per organisation will be funded. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.
We recommend applicants submit forms in SmartyGrants at least two hours prior to the deadline in order to ensure any required documents upload properly. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications are completed and submitted online via SmartyGrants. You will receive an automated email from SmartyGrants when Women NSW receives your application.
A submitted application can be reopened upon request until applications close. To do so, email wnswgrants@tco.nsw.gov.au.
Resources
The following resource is provided to applicants preparing an application for the 2025/26 Investing in Women round:
If you have any questions about these grants, please contact wnswgrants@tco.nsw.gov.au
For technical issues related to the SmartyGrants platform please contact the support team Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm (AEDT) at:
- Email: service@smartygrants.com.au
- Phone: (03) 9320 6888