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:
Health and wellbeing, including mental health
Investing in women
Multicultural community initiatives
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
IMB Bank Community Foundation Grants
Supports diverse grassroots projects that make meaningful positive change in New South Wales, Victorian and Australian Capital Territory communities.
Applications close 16 June 2023
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City of Melbourne Annual Arts Grants
Funds the creation and presentation of projects that are shared with the public.
Applications close 13 June 2023
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TAC Road Safety Grant Program - Small Grants
Aims to support community-led initiatives that respond to a current road safety issue or need.
Applications are always open
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Pathways to Employment and Housing
Ensures Victorians have access to culturally safe, secure jobs and stable housing.
Applications close 17 July 2023
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Besen Family Foundation - Arts & Culture Grants
Seeks to nurture the creative talents of Victorian artists and is deeply aware of the significant contribution that can be made by a dynamic and well-resourced arts sector.
Applications close 8 September 2023
