If you need to find grants in Victoria, you’ve come to the right place. There are hundreds of grant opportunities currently open in Victoria.
Who is looking for grants in Victoria
According to the ACNC’s most recent Australian Charities Report*, there are just under 60,000 registered charities in Australia with:
*Source: Australian Charities Report - 9th Edition.
Many Victorian charities keep an eye out for grant funding as part of their fundraising program, either proactively or passively. Victorian charities make up a high proportion of our members at The Grants Hub.
There are also countless grant seekers who are not registered with the ACNC, many whom are also members of The Grants Hub. For example, volunteer-led groups who fundraise for their local school, club, community hall, or other community initiatives.
Our members in Victoria also include social enterprises, businesses, and individuals, so we know that there are diverse grant seekers actively looking for grants in this state.
Victorian funding providers
A broad range of entities offer grants and funding in Victoria, including the Victorian Government, philanthropy, businesses, and other types of providers.
It’s worth noting that:
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There is a very high volume of Charitable Trusts and Foundations based in Victoria established by or as bequests of Melbourne-based philanthropists. Some of these include the Ian Potter Foundation, the Collier Charitable Fund, the R.E. Ross Trust, the William Buckland Foundation, and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust - just to name a few.
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If you’re just starting out with grants in Victoria, our advice is to check in with your local Council to see what funding is available in your local area, and then step into small grants.
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Grant seekers in Victoria can also find opportunities from the federal Government, national and international funding providers.
Grants available in Victoria
New grants open all the time to address a range of individual, community and business needs.
Grants in Victoria support a wide range of focus areas including:
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Building stronger communities
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Health and wellbeing, including mental health
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Landcare, environmental and sustainability projects
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Investing in women
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Multicultural community initiatives
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Education and training
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Sports club equipment and sponsorships
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Arts and culture
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Infrastructure projects
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Economic development
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And much more.
You can find over 1,000 grants available in Victoria in our Grants Directory.
Latest grants in Victoria
Community Support Initiative
Funds organisations and groups that focus on supporting and strengthening local communities in Melbourne.
Applications close 31 July 2025.
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Nelson Alexander Charitable Foundation - Foundation Day Grants
Considers applications for any project or program within their business footprint (the northern suburbs of metro Melbourne) that demonstrates a benefit to the local community.
Applications close 1 August 2025.
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June Canavan Foundation Giving Program
Aims to back ideas and initiatives that are catalytic, game-changing or paradigm shifting, which will have a ripple effect and legacy beyond the life of the JCF.
Applications close 1 August 2025.
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Melbourne Airport Community Grants
Provides a funding boost for Community centres and neighbourhood houses located within 20km of Melbourne Airport.
Applications close 4 August 2025.
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