Men and Boys Grants Target Suicide Prevention in Queensland
A funding program aimed at reducing suicide risk among men and boys has been launched in Queensland, with up to $3 million available to support community-led prevention initiatives.
The Men and Boys Grant Program has been established to strengthen suicide prevention support and literacy, reduce key risk factors, and improve systems and community responses to male suicidality. Grants of between $300,000 and $600,000 will be awarded to eligible organisations, with funded initiatives to be completed by 30 June 2027.
Suicide remains one of the leading causes of premature death for men in Queensland, across Australia and internationally. In Australia, men account for the majority of deaths by suicide, prompting renewed focus on prevention strategies tailored to men and boys.
The program will fund initiatives that address one or more of five priority areas: reducing risk factors; enhancing suicide prevention literacy and coping capacity; supporting life transitions; strengthening gender-responsive and culturally safe systems; and building community-led partnerships while reducing stigma.
Men and boys are known to experience a range of pressures that can increase vulnerability to suicidal distress. These include school and study pressures, identity anxiety, bullying, childhood adversity, financial stress, relationship breakdown, loneliness, employment instability, and alcohol, drug and gambling-related harm. Program guidelines note that life transitions, in particular, can heighten risk when support is limited or difficult to access.
Eligible organisations based in Queensland are invited to apply. Organisations that provide services specifically for men and boys are encouraged to submit applications, and applicants may lodge more than one proposal, provided each initiative is distinct in scope and design.
According to the program guidelines, funded initiatives must be informed by existing and emerging evidence and demonstrate innovation, value for money and a clear approach to evaluating outcomes. Applicants are also required to outline how their initiative will be sustained beyond the grant period.
Projects are expected to align with the objectives of Every life: The Queensland Suicide Prevention Plan 2019–2029 and support reform under Shifting minds: The Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan 2023–2028. The grants are also intended to contribute to broader reform efforts focused on healthier masculinities and prevention of domestic and family violence.
An online briefing session for prospective applicants will be held on Friday, 23 January 2026, from 10am to 11am (AEST) via Microsoft Teams.
Full grant guidelines and application materials are available through the SmartyGrants platform.
Applications close at 2pm (AEST) on Friday, 6 February 2026. Further information is available by contacting [email protected].