Grant Funding Opportunities

Below is a list of current funding opportunities, in order of application closing date. This list is updated at the beginning of each month. We highlight the newest opportunities and share a link to this updated list in our monthly newsletter, which you can subscribe to here.

Current Grants

Pro Bono for Purpose – closes 12 November *NEW*

  • MediaCast are offering $5,000 and $10,000 grants to not-for-profits and registered charities; designed to give these groups the opportunity to reach a wider audience, launch an appeal, or raise awareness of their cause through a media relations campaign. MediaCast will collaborate with successful applicants to assist them in this process.

Practice in Community – closes 14 November *NEW*

  • Expressions of interest for this initiative are now open to individual artists working in regional, rural, or remote Australia. The program will support 11 artists by helping them grow their practice, lead meaningful projects, and build connections. Funding is available up to $160,000 across two years.

People First Bank Foundation Grants – closes 14 November *NEW*

  • People First Bank Foundation are offering grants of up to $20,000 to not-for-profits who have an existing program that either supports people experiencing challenges (including domestic violence and food insecurity), supports health care services for vulnerable people, or supports young people experiencing barriers to education.

Regional All Abilities Participation Grant – closes 19 November *NEW*

  • This program by the Victorian Government supports grassroots sport and active recreation clubs and not-for-profits to enable ongoing, sustainable, and meaningful participation for people with disability in regional Victoria. Funding is available up to $25,000.

Sporting Club Grants Program – closes 26 November *NEW*

  • This program by the Victorian Government is designed to help grassroots clubs address barriers in participation, develop safe and sustainable practices, and build social and active local communities. There are 5 funding categories, uniforms & equipment, volunteers & officials, access & engagement, travel, and governance & engagement. Grants are available up to $5,000.

Insignia Community Grants Program – closes 30 November *NEW*

  • Expressions of interest are now open to not-for-profit organisations who address a specific need within their community and support low-income families, at-risk young people, or those experiencing inequality. Grants typically range from $10,000 to $100,000.

Strengthening Rural Communities Small & Vital – closes 4 December

  • Small & Vital gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly benefit local communities. There are two tiers of Small & Vital funding available; small grants up to $10,000 and larger targeted grants up to $50,000 which are available for projects that focus on strengthening the digital skills and online safety.

Strengthening Rural Communities Prepare & Recover – closes 4 December

  • Prepare & Recover supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters. Grants up to $25,000 are available for a broad range of initiatives.

Look Over the Farm Gate – closes 20 April 2026 (earlier if funds exhausted)

  • The National Centre for Farmer Health are providing grants of up to $5,000 to eligible community organisations around Victoria. Funding may be used for events that support mental wellbeing and community togetherness. Some examples given include community BBQs, skill development workshops, and film screenings.

Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant – closes 31 May 2026

  • Sports and Recreation Victoria provide grants of up to $2,000 to community sport and active recreation organisations. If your equipment has been damaged or stolen through natural disaster or criminal activity, this Government program will help you replace them. Whilst applications are open until 2026, the program will end early if all funding has been allocated.

Farm Drought Support Grant - closes 30 June 2026 (earlier if funds exhausted)

  • This grant program assists primary production businesses to improve drought resilience. Eligible farmers will receive up to $5,000 as a co-contribution grant that will support activities including water infrastructure upgrades (such as pipes, tanks, troughs and dams), stock containment areas, and grain and fodder storage.

The Victorian Gig Fund – closes July 2026

  • If you run a licensed live music venue or operate a venue that can host live performances in regional Victoria, The Victorian Gig Fundcan provide grants of up to $11,000 to go towards artists’ fees. The program has been designed to create more paid opportunities for local artists and give music lovers across the state the chance to see more great local live music.

Ongoing Grants

The grants below are open on an ongoing basis, or until funding is exhausted. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

VFA Recreational Fishing Grants Program

  • This program by Avant Group provides not-for-profit community groups, angling clubs and associations with grants to fund projects that will improve public recreational fishing in Victoria. Grants are available for up to $50,000 and projects that are likely to be eligible include infrastructure and access, research, and the installation of instream habitats.

Development on Demand by VicScreen

  • This program supports producers and writers to develop narrative fiction or documentary projects for any release platform. Eligible writers or producers may apply for up to $50,000, which must be repaid from the production budget if and when a project proceeds to production.

Variety Community Grant

  • You can apply for a Variety community grant if your school or organisation is based and operating in Victoria, not a private school or business, and directly serves children under 18 in areas like disability, financial disadvantage, or geographic isolation. Funding is available for a variety of items including: musical instruments, sensory rooms, and technology.
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