We are investing $1.5 million to strengthen suicide prevention, alcohol and other drugs, and stigma reduction education and outcomes in Queensland’s tertiary sector.
Current status: Open for applications. Visit SmartyGrants for more information and to apply. |
About the program
The Men and Boys Grant Program has been established to enhance suicide prevention support and literacy, reduce risk factors and strengthen systems and community responses to male suicidality.
The grants will support initiatives that address one or more of the following priority areas:
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reducing risk factors
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enhancing suicide prevention literacy and coping capacity
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supporting life transitions
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strengthening gender-responsive and culturally safe systems
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building community-led partnerships and reducing stigma.
A total funding pool of up $3 million is available, with initiatives between $300,000 to $600,000 per initiative.
Why this matters
Suicide remains one of the leading causes of premature death for men in Queensland, Australia and globally. In Australia, men account for most deaths by suicide.
Men and boys often experience a range of pressures that increase vulnerability, including school and study pressure, identity anxiety, bullying, childhood adversity, financial stress, relationship breakdown, loneliness, employment instability, alcohol and other drug (AOD) and gambling related harm, and other life transitions.
This grant program responds by strengthening early support, building meaningful connections, and promoting healthier masculinities to reduce risk and improve wellbeing.
Who can apply
This grant program is open to eligible organisations in Queensland.
Applicants are invited to apply for grants from $300,000 to $600,000 per initiative to completed by 30 June 2027.
Organisations providing specific services to men and boys are encouraged to apply.
Organisations may submit more than one application; however, each initiative must be distinct in design and approach.
Objectives
Initiatives should:
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be informed by existing and emerging evidence
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demonstrate value, innovation and how they will evaluate outcomes
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support suicide prevention reform and align with the strategic intent of the Every life: The Queensland Suicide Prevention Plan
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outline sustainability plans beyond the grant period
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support health masculinities be community, peer and/or lived-living experience driven.
Initiatives must address one or more of these five priority areas:
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Reducing risk factors
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Enhancing suicide prevention literacy and coping capacity
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Supporting life transitions
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Strengthening gender-responsive and culturally safe systems
Information on the full criteria can be found on SmartyGrants.
How to apply
- Attend the online briefing session via Microsoft Teams on Friday , 23 January 2026 at 10am-11am (AEST).
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Read the grant guidelines and apply online via SmartyGrants
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Applications close 2pm AEST, Friday, 6 February 2026.
For more information, please contact contracts@qmhc.qld.gov.au
How this supports reform
The Men and Boys Grants Program delivers on key actions under:
and supports the broader reform agenda to promote healthier masculinities and support DFV reforms by encouraging safe, respectful, and evidence-based approaches to men's wellbeing.
