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, regional events, and children's health and education initiatives.

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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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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Farm Drought Support Grants Program

Provider: Agriculture Victoria
Amount: Up to $10,000
Applications close: 30 June 2026
Location: Victoria

Supports on-farm infrastructure upgrades that provide immediate drought management support and build future resilience for primary production businesses. A dollar-for-dollar co-contribution is required from applicants.

Eligible infrastructure includes:

• Stock Containment Areas (SCA)
• Reticulated water systems
• Irrigation system upgrades
• Grain and fodder storage
• Internal re-fencing to better match property layout
• Feed system upgrades
• Pasture/crop restoration
• Water carting for livestock and essential business activities

Funding tiers:

• Up to $5,000 (excluding GST) for eligible primary production businesses statewide
• Up to $10,000 (excluding GST) for businesses in eligible south west Victorian LGAs, including Ararat, Colac Otway, Corangamite, Glenelg, Golden Plains, Greater Geelong, Moyne, Pyrenees, Southern Grampians, Surf Coast, Warrnambool, and West Wimmera

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Regional Events Fund Stream 2 – Event Growth and Development

Provider: Visit Victoria
Amount: Up to $500,000
Applications close: 30 June 2026 | 30 September 2026 (opens 3 August 2026)
Location: Victoria

Provides funding to grow the economic impact of medium to large-scale events in regional Victoria, helping showcase the state's regional tourism strengths and build Victoria's reputation as an events destination. Part of a $20 million Regional Events Fund.

Funding is available for:

• Events that can demonstrate plans to achieve economic impact
• Existing events that have demonstrated economic impact growth or innovation in delivery
• Medium to large scale events with capacity to attract intrastate and interstate visitation
• Events of national, state or regional significance

Eligible uses include:

• Implementation of innovative strategies to increase visitation for existing events
• Event development and feasibility planning
• Multi-year support for events with a proven track record
• Operational support (capped at 50% of total funding request)
• Event resource support (capped at 25% of total funding request)

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Inland Rail Community Grants Program

Provider: Inland Rail
Amount: $1,000 - $4,000
Applications close: 31 July 2026 | 31 October 2026 (opens 1 August 2026) | 31 January 2027 (opens 1 November 2026)
Location: NSW and VIC (communities along the Beveridge–Parkes alignment)

Supports community-initiated projects, events and activities in regional areas along the Inland Rail route that contribute to local and regional prosperity, wellbeing and sustainability. Priority is given to communities nearest the Inland Rail alignment between Beveridge (VIC) and Parkes (NSW).

Priority focus areas:

• Culture, safety, environment, recreation, and entrepreneurism
• Upgrading community facilities and equipment
• Implementing STEM projects in schools
• Mentoring and developing local business communities
• Hosting community events

Eligibility highlights:

• Not-for-profit organisations and community groups with a current ABN
• Aboriginal Land Councils and Traditional Owner Groups in the alignment area
• Local government entities in the Beveridge to Parkes alignment area
• Non-incorporated groups must be auspiced by an eligible organisation
• Projects must be one-off and short-term

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The Pierce Armstrong Foundation Grants

Provider: The Pierce Armstrong Foundation
Amount: Up to $20,000
Applications open: 1 August 2026 | Applications close: 15 September 2026
Location: Victoria (national applications occasionally considered)

Seeks to positively impact and enhance the lives of Australians by supporting organisations that make meaningful and lasting contributions to the community. This funding round focuses exclusively on applications that directly benefit Victorian children aged 18 and under in the areas of health and education.

Eligibility highlights:

• Must hold both DGR and TCC status (applications without both endorsements will not be considered)
• Organisation must be based in Australia
• Strong preference for Victorian-based grantees
• Focus areas for this round: health and education benefiting Victorian children (aged 18 and under)

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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.