Anti-Racism Grants

We encourage projects that address racial discrimination and contribute to Progress for All by ensuring “communities worldwide can thrive socially, economically, culturally and environmentally”. There are no constraints on the nature of the projects that may be undertaken with grant funding. They could be apps, events, workshops, educational tools etc.

The funds can be used for any goods or services that support the initiative outlined in your grant application (e.g. design costs, catering, room hire). Travel and salaries (e.g. Research Assistants) cannot be funded by the Anti-Racism Grants.

Complete the form by Friday 24^th April

• Applications open: Monday 23rd March 2026
• Applications close: Friday 24th April 2026
• Grant winners announced: Monday 4th May 2026
• Project delivered: May-December 2026
• Final report due: Friday 29th January 2027

A panel appointed by Diversity & Inclusion will select the successful grant recipients.

Diversity and Inclusion will provide up to $2,500 in funding, support with invoice payments, regular updates on your remaining budget, and a template for the final report due in January 2027. We are here to support you and welcome any questions throughout the project period.

Any unspent funds by December 2026 will be returned to the Diversity and Inclusion team.

Intellectual property generated through the project will remain with the grant recipient. We ask, where appropriate, that Diversity and Inclusion at UNSW is acknowledged in related media, and that we may share and celebrate the project’s successes as part of our ongoing communications.

1. Student-led applications should ensure they are able to fit the time needed to deliver their project around their academic commitments prior to applying for the grant.
2. Staff-led applications should discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying for the grant.
3. A panel appointed by Diversity and Inclusion will select the successful grant recipients.
4. The nature of the projects which may be undertaken with grant funding may include (but are not limited to) apps, videos, events, workshops, educational tools, etc.
5. Funds may be spent on goods and services such as printing, design, room hire, catering etc.
6. Travel and salaries will not be funded by the Anti-Racism Grants. 
7. Any funds unspent by December 2026 will be returned to the Division of Equity Diversity & Inclusion. 
8. Intellectual property created as part of the grant scheme will remain with the project owner. 
9. A presentation on the project and its outcomes to Diversity and Inclusion and/or governance, may be requested. This presentation can be pre-recorded if required. 
10. The final written report will be due to Diversity and Inclusion in January 2026 summarising the project, expenditure, its outcomes, highlights, including relevant photographs. 
11. The Division of Societal Impact, Equity & Engagement may use these materials for future communications. 
12. Extensions to the grant will not be permitted. 
13. Applicants are encouraged to use inclusive language at all times. Please use the Diversity Council Australia Words at Work PDF as a guide. 
14. On accepting a grant, applicants agree to have their photograph taken for the Diversity and Inclusion website.

For further questions please contact the Diversity and Inclusion team – edi@unsw.edu.au