Available Grants
Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants:
For all Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants, please visit: http://www.sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding
| Active Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants: | Funding: | Closing Date: |
| The Sporting Club Grants Program provides grants to assist in the purchase of sports uniforms and equipment and to improve the capacity and accessibility of Victorian clubs and other community sport and recreation organisations and increase the skills of their coaches, officials and managers. | Up to $5,000 | 29/09/2020 |
| The Change Our Game Scholarship Program provides funding to support women working and volunteering in the sector to access professional development opportunities that will enhance skills in sport and recreation leadership and management. | $2,000 - $10,000 | 19/10/2020 |
| Providing organisations access to low interest rate loans between $500,000 and $10 million to deliver community sport and recreation infrastructure. A second round of the $100 million Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme (CSILS) has been confirmed by the Minister for Community Sport. This follows a successful first round in 2018-19 which saw 19 organisations awarded loans to support the delivery of over $282 million in community sport and recreation infrastructure. | Variable | Opens: 1/10/2020 Closes: 1/12/2020 |
The Significant Sporting Events Program helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver
significant sporting events in Victoria. | Up to $20,000 & $150,000 | 30/06/2022 |
The Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program provides
grants to improve Victorian athlete development pathways from community to
national representation level. | Up to $1000 & $6000 | Closed. New round opening soon |
The Emergency: Sporting Recreational Equipment grant provides assistance to grassroots sport and
active recreation clubs and organisations to replace essential sporting or
first aid equipment that has been lost or destroyed as a consequence of fire,
flood, significant storm event, theft or criminal damage. | Up to $2000 | Ongoing |
VicHealth Grants:
For all VicHealth Grants, please visit: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding
| Active VicHealth Grants: | Funding: | Closing Date: |
| VicHealth's Reimagining Health: A VicHealth Partnership Grant round will provide a total funding pool of $2.5 million to support Victorians hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Through the grants, VicHealth will work with local partners to fund local solutions to support young people (aged 0-25 years) or Victorians experiencing disadvantage, by creating meaningful social connection, providing opportunities for physical activity or by addressing food security issues. | Up to $3,000, $10,000 or $50,000 | 27/10/2020 |
Other Relevant Active Grants:
| Provider: | Grant: | Funding: | Closing Date: |
 | The Active Kids Grants by the Australian Sports Foundation aim to provide every child with the active childhood they deserve! By helping your club with additional funds to supply them with the equipment they need, we help can increase junior participation to your club. | Up to $10,000 | 30/09/2020 |
 | Do you have an idea to get your community active? The Heart Foundation, through their Active Australia Innovation Challenge, has up to ten $10,000 grants for new, innovative programs that get more people moving in schools, universities or local community groups. | $10,000 | 12/10/2020 |
 | The Para-sport Equipment fund is a joint initiative of Paralympics Australia and Sport Australia, supported by Paralympics Australia’s sponsors and donors. It is designed to provide opportunities for Australians with disabilities to participate and compete in Para-sport by addressing some of the most significant challenges faced by Para-athletes and programs; the costs associated with obtaining Para-sport equipment, which in many cases must be customised for the participant. | Variable | 6/11/2020 |
 | Damien Greer Lawyers is inviting organisations via a closed non-competitive process to apply for a $1,000 Community Grant in 2020. The Damien Greer Lawyers Community Grant program recognises and celebrates organisations that strive to make a positive impact within their local community. | $1,000 | 15/11/2020 |
 | The extension of the Drought Communities Programme provides funding of $250 million over three years from 2018-19 to eligible councils to deliver immediate economic stimulus and other benefits to targeted drought-affected regions of Australia. The program will support local community infrastructure and other drought relief projects for communities who have been impacted by drought. | From $25,000 | 31/12/2020 |
| The Australian Government established the CDG Programme in 2013. The program will be delivered under Outcome 3: Strengthening the sustainability, capacity and diversity of our cities and regional economies including through facilitating local partnerships between all levels of government and local communities; through reforms that stimulate economic growth; and providing grants and financial assistance. | Various | 30/06/2026 |
 | Pledge to Your Club - Pledge your support to your local club to say you’ll be back on the court/pitch/oval when local sports returns. Sports Geek and INTIX have started this social enterprise project to drive support for local sports clubs during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Various | Ongoing |
 | Sporting Schools provides a program for all primary schools and a targeted program for Year 7 and 8 students in secondary schools which helps schools increase children's participation and opportunities in sport. | Various | Ongoing |
 | Budget Direct wants to help groups throughout Australia in their efforts to build happy and healthy neighbourhoods. If your organisation is eligible, you can apply for a Budget Direct sponsorship of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000. | Up to $5,000 | Ongoing |
 | TITAN Website Grants helps charities and organisations establish or redevelop their websites. With the aim of boosting digital presence and maximising fundraising efforts, funding is available for 100 charities for a new feature-rich website, delivered by Joyful.org – and first $1,000 raised through new website will be matched. | Various | Ongoing |
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The Australian Sports Foundation operates the Fundraising4Sport program which assists the development of sport in Australia. Specifically, the program aims to increase
opportunities for Australians to: participate in sport and/or excel in sports
performance. Additionally, as the ASF’s role is to raise money for sport, they are launching a national campaign to help community clubs and organisations access funds to recover from COVID-19, but to do this they need your help. CLICK HERE for more. | N / A | Ongoing |
 | To be considered for a Boots For All Community Partner Sports Equipment Request, please complete the application
listed below. All approved
organisations/community programs will then be eligible to access the broad
range of available inventory which includes sports equipment, footwear and
apparel. |
Variable | Ongoing |
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As the SRV Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs and Facilities Program has now closed, Red Cross is
providing every sporting club, school and not for profit in Australia with an
opportunity to access a $1600.00 subsidy to put towards the latest Lifeline
VIEW Defibrillator package. |
$1600 | Ongoing |
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If you are an Indigenous Australian and require advice and / or assistance for getting your children into sport, please contact your Local Sporting Club or your Local Government Authority. For more information, you can contact Luke Isaacs, Manager | Aboriginal Programs | Sport, Recreation and Racing at the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. |
N / A | Ongoing |
Sport Australia Resources:
Update on Sport Australia grants programs - as at 1 April 2020
What Makes a Good Grant Application?
Further Resources and Victorian Funding Opportunities:
Australian Institute of Grants Management
City of Melbourne Grants and Sponsorships
National Sporting Organisations
State Government of Victoria - Sport and Recreation Grants
State Government of Victoria - Victorian Grants
You can also try contacting your NSO, SSA and/or RSA as they might have specific grants available or be able to assist with your funding.
