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

Connected Communities Grants – closes 26 March 2026 *NEW*

  • Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support remote, rural and regional communities to embrace new technologies and digital solutions to build social capital and digital capability. 

Sporting Club Grants – closes 7 April 2026 *NEW*

  • This program provides funding for community sport and active recreation organisations across Victoria. It may be used to purchase uniforms and equipment, attract skilled workforce, increase participation and more.

ETREA Foundation Grant – closes 30 April 2026 *NEW*

  • The ETREA Foundation support organisations that provide practical skills to those living with emotional distress so they can experience positive long-lasting change through ongoing programs. Grants are available up to $10,000.

Churchill Fellowships – closes 30 April 2026 *NEW*

  • Churchill Fellowships offer everyday Australians from all walks of life the opportunity to travel overseas and investigate a topic or issue they are passionate about to benefit their community. No academic qualification is needed, and every idea will be considered.

Qantas Regional Grants – closes 10 May 2026 *NEW*

  • Qantas is offering $2 million in support to Australian-based communities and projects that are looking to benefit Australia's regional areas. There is no minimum allocation, any group or not-for-profit organisation seeking funds to positively contribute to their regional community is eligible to apply.

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 Fund can 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.

Hamer Sprout Fund – Closes 30 September 2026 *NEW*

  • The mission of the Hamer Sprout Fund is “to build communities inspired to take action for a sustainable future”. These grants are provided as an incentive to new or established groups to develop initiatives that promote innovation, facilitate community engagement, and advocate for sustainability. Grants are available up to $5,000, or up to $10,000 in exceptional circumstances.

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.

Newsboys Foundation Grants *NEW*

  • Community organisations working with disadvantaged young people aged 11-21 years may be eligible for this funding program. This foundation primarily focuses on supporting young people from low socio-economic circumstances, those living in rural and regional Victoria, those of indigenous, refugee, and asylum backgrounds, and those with disabilities. 

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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