Grants in Victoria (VIC)

If you need to find grants in Victoria, you’ve come to the right place.

There are hundreds of grant opportunities currently open in VIC. New grant rounds come up all the time!

Who is looking for grants in Victoria

According to the ACNC’s most recent Australian Charities Report*, there are over 60,000 registered charities in Australia and:

• 11,000 charities are based in Victoria

• 40% of Victorian charities have DGR status.

*Source: Australian Charities Report - 8th Edition Data.

Many Victorian charities keep an eye out for grant funding as part of their fundraising program, either proactively or passively. VIC 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 VIC, including the Victorian Government, philanthropy, businesses, and other types of providers.

It’s worth noting that:

• 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 - to name just a few.

• 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. 

• Grant seekers in Victoria can also find opportunities from the federal Government, national and international funding providers.

Grants available in VIC

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:

• Building stronger communities

• Health and wellbeing, including mental health

• Landcare, environmental and sustainability projects

• Investing in women

• Multicultural community initiatives

• Education and training

• Sports club equipment and sponsorships

• Arts and culture

• Infrastructure projects

• Economic development

• And much more.

You can find over 700 grants available in Victoria in our Grants Directory.

Latest grants in Victoria

SilverChef Community Grants Program

Provides grants to eligible Victorian community groups who use hospitality to support disadvantaged or under-served communities.

Round Two applications close 31 December 2023.

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OBrien Real Estate Foundation Grants

Aims to fund specific Victorian projects in the areas of education, community sporting activities, community support groups, medical research and support groups, and innovative projects.

Round Three applications close 31 December 2023.

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City of Melbourne Urban Forest Fund

Provides financial support for new greening projects, including green spaces, tree planting, biodiversity projects, vertical greening and green roofs.

Round Three applications close 31 January 2024.

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The Andrews Foundation Grants

Round Two applications close 1 March 2024.

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