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 regional community infrastructure and events to mental health facilities, grassroots sport, community legal projects and women-led startups.

Below are current grant opportunities available to Victorian applicants. These represent just a small selection of the 1,100+ grants currently open to Victorians through The Grants Hub's Grants Directory.

Current Grant Opportunities in Victoria

Our Town Fund

Provider: Regional Development Victoria
Amount: $5,000 - $200,000
Applications close: 2 February 2027
Location: Regional Victoria (towns with up to 12,000 people across 48 regional LGAs and Alpine resorts)

The $6.5 million Our Town Fund supports locally driven community infrastructure and facilities projects in small rural and regional towns, from hall and library upgrades to playgrounds, visitor attractions and public art.

Funding tiers:

• Up to $200,000 for regional councils and Alpine Resorts Victoria for larger projects across one or more towns
• Up to $50,000 for all other eligible applicants for smaller community projects
• A financial co-contribution is required from all applicants

What can be funded:

• Upgrades to community facilities, buildings and multi-use shared spaces
• Improvements to public spaces, parks and picnic facilities
• Local tourism attractions and public art spaces
• Accessibility and safety improvements
• Planning projects to bring forward community infrastructure

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Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Capital Renewal Fund

Provider: Victorian Health Building Authority
Amount: Up to $1,000,000
Applications close: 29 January 2027
Location: Victoria

An $80 million fund responding to the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. It supports minor capital works that improve safety and wellbeing for consumers, carers and staff in mental health and alcohol and other drugs facilities.

Eligible projects include:

• Remodelling and refurbishment to address safety and accessibility risks
• Equipment, furniture, fittings and engineering plant
• Information and communications technology
• New technologies that reduce power and water use

Key requirements:

• One submission per agency
• Project value up to $1,000,000 (excluding GST)
• Projects must be completed within 18 months of funding approval

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Regional Events Fund Stream 3 – Event Industry Support

Provider: Visit Victoria
Amount: Up to $50,000
Applications close: 30 June 2027 (rolling monthly intake, excluding December and January)
Location: Regional Victoria

Helps build capability and supports the marketing and operations of regional events that attract intrastate or interstate visitors. Part of the $20 million Regional Events Fund, open to private companies, councils, Regional Tourism Boards and not-for-profits.

Funding can be used for:

• Marketing to an intrastate audience
• Strategies to increase event capability
• Operational support (capped at 50% of the funding request)
• Event resource support (capped at 25% of the funding request)

Applications are batched monthly, so allow at least three months between applying and your event start date.

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Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program

Provider: Sport & Recreation Victoria
Amount: Up to $2,000
Applications close: 31 May 2027, or until funding is exhausted
Location: Victoria

Helps community sport and active recreation organisations replace essential sport or first aid equipment lost or destroyed through unpreventable incidents such as bushfire, flood, storm, theft, arson or criminal damage.

Eligibility highlights:

• Not-for-profit, non-government community sport or active recreation organisation operating in Victoria
• Incorporated association, company limited by guarantee, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation (or auspiced by one)
• Evidence of the incident and limited capacity to self-fund replacement

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Everyday Legal Grant

Provider: Victoria Law Foundation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Applications close: 30 June 2027
Location: Victoria

Funds small projects that support community legal need and improve understanding of the Victorian justice system, such as a legal resource or tool for a specific community, or a pilot project offering a new approach to civil legal information.

Eligibility highlights:

• Community legal centres and community organisations with an internal legal service
• Not-for-profits partnering with a legal service (non-legal organisations must partner to ensure accurate legal information)
• Priority for projects showing evidence of legal need and potential to reach significant audiences

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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
• 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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Additional Grant Opportunities

Multicultural Seniors Support Program

Grants of up to $2,000 for multicultural seniors' groups to reduce isolation, build digital literacy and cover running costs, with priority for rural and regional communities.
Applications close: 30 March 2027

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Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program – Category 1 & 2

Supports First Nations teams and individuals with travel, accommodation, uniforms and equipment to take part in Aboriginal sporting carnivals and competitions.
Applications open: 10 December 2026 | Applications close: 7 January 2027

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CultureLAB

Arts House commissions new work from independent artists, collectives and small-to-medium organisations, with up to $20,000 plus studio time and technical support.
Applications open: 12 November 2026 | Applications close: 21 January 2027

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Touring Victoria

Creative Victoria funding of $55,000 to $150,000 to tour professional productions, exhibitions or programs to, or from, regional and outer-metropolitan Victoria.
Applications open: 10 December 2026 | Applications close: 11 February 2027

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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. Many Victorian government programs, such as the Our Town Fund, require a financial co-contribution, so plan for this early and show it clearly in your application.

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 1,100+ 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 regional community group, a health or legal service, a sporting club, an artist, or a startup founder 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.