Grants for Victoria

If you need to find grants in Victoria, you've come to the right place. There are hundreds of grant opportunities currently open across the state, supporting everything from women-led startups and community economic development to farming families, recreational fishing clubs, and extraordinary community contributors.

Below are current grant opportunities available to Victorian applicants. These represent just a small selection of the 1,200+ grants currently available in Victoria through The Grants Hub's Grants Directory.

Current Grant Opportunities in Victoria

The Alice Anderson Fund

Provider: LaunchVic
Amount: $50,000 - $300,000
Applications close: Always open
Location: Victoria (also open to national and international investors)

A sidecar fund co-investing in early-stage deals to increase funding available to Victorian women-led startups. LaunchVic co-invests at a 3:1 ratio alongside private investors, and structures its investment so that only 85 cents in the dollar is taken as equity — the remainder is provided as a non-dilutive grant to the startup.

Key details:

• Co-invests between $50,000 and $300,000 per deal
• Applications are made by investors (angels, Family Offices, VCs) — not directly by startups
• Rides alongside private sector investor due diligence and expertise
• Aims to increase both the number of women-led startups receiving investment and the size of individual funding rounds
• Open to local and international investors with promising women-led startups in their pipeline

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VIC Community Development Fund

Provider: VIC Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Amount: Up to $2,000,000
Applications close: 30 June 2026 (EOI closes 15 June 2026)
Location: Victoria

Supports the early implementation of Local Development Strategy (LDS) programs, helping Victorian communities maintain economic transition momentum and develop new industries and opportunities. Part of a $22 million fund distributed across two streams.

Two funding streams:

• Stream 1 (up to $500,000): Project management support and upskilling community members to build business expertise and capability
• Stream 2 (up to $2,000,000): Early implementation of actions identified in Local Development Strategy business cases for innovation opportunities

Who can apply:

• Incorporated community organisations and non-profit organisations
• Local government authorities
• Business and industry clusters or networks
• Chambers of commerce, business associations, education and research organisations
• Private sector businesses and infrastructure providers (Stream 2 only)

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Household Financial Relief Program

Provider: Country Women's Association of Victoria
Amount: Up to $1,000
Applications close: 30 June 2026 (or until funds are expended)
Location: Victoria (specific regional LGAs)

Provides immediate financial assistance to farming families and farm workers in eligible regional areas of Victoria affected by drought conditions. Payments assist with everyday household expenses incurred between 4 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.

Eligible expenses include:

• Groceries and food
• Residential rates and rent
• Household bills (electricity, gas, water)
• School expenses
• Telephone expenses
• Dental and medical treatment

Eligible local government areas: Ararat, Moyne, Colac Otway, Pyrenees, Corangamite, Southern Grampians, Glenelg, Surf Coast, Golden Plains, Warrnambool, Greater Geelong, and southern postcodes in West Wimmera (3312, 3317, 3318 and 3319).

To be eligible, you must be:

• A primary production property owner, share farmer, lease holder, or farming dependent contractor
• Located (or servicing farms) within an eligible LGA
• Deriving the majority of household income from farming enterprises under normal conditions

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Victorian Mother of the Year 2026

Provider: YMCA Victoria
Amount: $10,000
Nominations close: 20 April 2026
Location: Victoria

Celebrates extraordinary mother figures and community caregivers who inspire young people and contribute to a just and inclusive community. The winner is honoured by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne at a special ceremony and receives $10,000 in funding to support initiatives that uplift young people and families in need.

Award criteria:

• Contributes to community by enriching or positively influencing the lives of young people
• An everyday, relatable person who has made a positive impact in their community
• A positive role model whose actions inspire young people with skills and confidence for independent lives
• Values aligned with YMCA's core values

Who can nominate:

• Non-government organisations, education and health bodies, community groups, sporting clubs, and individuals

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Recreational Fishing Grants Program – Small Grants

Provider: Victorian Fisheries Authority
Amount: Up to $5,000
Applications close: Always open
Location: Victoria

Funds small projects that benefit public recreational fishing across Victoria. Open to community groups, sporting clubs, and non-government organisations. Projects providing all-abilities access are particularly encouraged.

Eligible projects must:

• Promote responsible recreational fishing practices
• Improve angling skills and knowledge among participants
• Seek to increase participation in recreational fishing
• Support National Gone Fishing Day
• Support the VFA's Women in Recreational Fishing and Boating Network (WIRFAB)

Examples of fundable items:

• Solar lighting above fishing platforms
• Fish cleaning tables
• Directional, educational and information signage
• Fence-stiles, gates, access paths, stairs and walkways
• Pontoons or jetties

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Jean Cowan Fund

Provider: Netball Victoria
Amount: Unspecified (needs-based)
Applications close: Always open
Location: Victoria

Established to honour the memory of Jean Cowan — a Life Member, Legend of the Game, and former President of both Netball Victoria and Netball Australia — this bequest fund supports individual Victorians who need financial assistance to participate in netball.

Funding can assist with:

• Purchasing uniforms
• Paying membership fees
• Purchasing netball equipment
• Other similar or relevant expenses

Applications are assessed on a needs basis by Netball Victoria staff, subject to the annual bequest budget. Open to individuals only.

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Everyday Legal Grant

Provider: Victoria Law Foundation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Applications close: 30 June 2026
Location: Victoria

Funds small projects that support community legal need and improve understanding of the Victorian justice system. Grants can support one-off projects addressing legal issues for a specific community (such as a resource or tool) or pilot projects offering new approaches to delivering civil legal information.

Priority given to applications that demonstrate:

• Evidence of legal need and a strong case that the response will make a difference
• Potential to reach significant audiences — whether broad or targeted to a specific group of Victorians facing a current legal issue

Eligible organisations:

• Community legal centres
• Community organisations with an internal legal service
• Not-for-profit organisations in partnership with a legal service
• Non-legal organisations are welcome but must partner with an organisation with suitable legal expertise

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Grant Writing Tips for Success

1. Know Your Victorian Funding Landscape

Victoria has a rich mix of funding sources — state government programs, philanthropic trusts and foundations, and national grants open to Victorian applicants. Research each funder's history and priorities before applying, as many Victorian foundations have specific geographic or thematic focus areas within the state.

2. Demonstrate Clear Local Need and Impact

Use local data and evidence to make the case for your project. Whether you're based in regional Victoria or metropolitan Melbourne, be specific about the community challenges you're addressing and the measurable outcomes your initiative will deliver.

3. Tailor Applications to Regional vs. Metropolitan Priorities

Several Victorian grants explicitly prioritise regional, rural and outer-suburban communities. If your project serves these areas, emphasise limited local resources, geographic isolation, and the unique needs of your community. For metro-based applicants, focus on population density, diversity, and the scale of impact.

4. Highlight Partnerships and Collaboration

Victorian funders — particularly philanthropic trusts — value collaboration between organisations. Demonstrate how your project works alongside local councils, schools, health services or community groups, and include letters of support where possible.

5. Present Realistic and Detailed Budgets

Ensure your budget accurately reflects all project costs, including in-kind contributions and any co-funding. Victorian state government grants in particular often require clear acquittal pathways, so professional financial planning in your application will strengthen your case.

6. Plan for Sustainability Beyond the Grant Period

Funders want to see lasting change, not just a one-off project. Outline how your initiative will continue after grant funding ends — whether through revenue generation, ongoing partnership support, or integration into existing programs.

Finding More Opportunities

Victoria's grants landscape is diverse, and many opportunities extend well beyond location-based funding. Our Grants Directory contains 1,000+ grants open to Victorian applicants across a wide range of sectors and organisation types.

When searching for grants, consider looking beyond Victoria-specific funding to include:

• Women's grants and female entrepreneurship programs
• Community development and social welfare funding
• Environmental sustainability and landcare grants
• Sport, recreation and active community programs
• Arts, culture and heritage funding
• Health, mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Education, training and professional development grants
• Small business and startup investment programs
• Indigenous-led and multicultural community funding

Ready to Get Started?

Visit The Grants Hub today to access our complete Grants Directory and take your Victorian initiatives to the next level. Our directory is updated daily with new opportunities, and you can filter by location, sector, funding amount, and application deadlines to find the perfect match for your project.

Whether you're a community organisation, a startup founder, a sporting club, a farming family, or an individual making a difference in your local area, there are funding options available to support your goals. The key is knowing where to look and how to present your case effectively.

Need help with your application? Consider working with a professional grant writer through our Find a Grant Writer service, or explore our Grant Resources for tips, templates, and guidance on creating compelling applications.