Supporting the social and economic participation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in their communities by providing funding that supports:

• Young people aged 12 to 18 years who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging, from education to reconnect with their community, school, training and/or employment.
• People with disability to participate in the community, and work towards becoming or remaining independent and engaged in the economy and/or society.
• Women who experience, or are at risk of experiencing, isolation, or discrimination to participate in the community and/or economy and increase their self-agency.
• People who are unemployed to increase participation in their community and/or increase their capacity to engage in employment, training, or existing employment services.

The maximum grant amount is $360,000, with a funding cap of $180,000 per year for each grant. The maximum grant period is 2 years.