Dignity First Fund 2018

IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

Dignity First Fund 2018

The Dignity First Fund aims to prevent and reduce homelessness and assist people experiencing homelessness to live with dignity.

This funding round is seeking applications for innovative services that address the unmet needs of Queenslanders experiencing homelessness. There is no specified category of funding for applicants to address, however a funding limit of $200,000 (GST exclusive) per proposal applies.

Before you begin

View the following Dignity First Fund 2018 support documents:

• Application Guidelines (PDF, 234KB)
• Application Terms and Conditions (PDF, 136KB)
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 245KB)
• Sample Grant Funding Agreement (PDF, 230KB) 
• Regional and Remote map (PDF, 1204KB)

If you have questions about the guidelines, deadlines, or the application form, call your relevant regional contact (see below) during business hours or email dignityfirstfund@hpw.qld.gov.au and quote your application number (if you have one).

You can also read the Help Guide for Applicants for help with the online form or view the Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).

Navigating the application form

The application form functions best in browsers Firefox v2.0 and above; Safari; and Google Chrome.

Navigate through the form using the form navigation contents box at the top left of each page, or the page buttons at the bottom of the page.

Saving your draft application

You can start your application and come back to it later by saving before you log out. To restart your application, go to ‘My Submission’.

Important: Save as you go through the form and check you have completed every section.

Submitting your application

You will need to complete all compulsory questions before you can submit your application. Make sure you check all the information you’ve entered in your application before you submit it.

Important: If you do not receive a confirmation of submission email, your submission has not been submitted. Call your regional contact (see below) or email dignityfirstfund@hpw.qld.gov.au and quote your application number for support.

Contact information

For all technical queries relating to the online form, please contact the SmartyGrants Helpdesk on 03 9320 6888 (9:00am - 5:00pm AEST, Mon - Fri.)

For other queries email dignityfirstfund@HPW.qld.gov.au or call your local regional contact: