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 Change Our Game Research Grant Program is a Victorian Government funding program that assists Victorian researches to undertake research relating to women and girls in sport and active recreation. This program is open all year, with the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation intending to assess applications within a month of being received. | Up to $25,000 | Ongoing until 2020 |
| Supporting carers locally grants are available to assist with local activities that strengthen the health and wellbeing of carers and help them connect with other carers. Grants will be given to support opportunities for carers to be physically active (including gaining access to sporting clubs/activities) and mentally healthy and socially connected to family, friends, other carers and their local community. | Up to $20,000 | 19/08/2019 |
The Significant Sporting Events Program helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver
significant sporting events in Victoria. | Up to $20,000 & $150,000 | Ongoing until 30/06/2022 |
| Access for All Abilities (AAA) is a Victorian Government initiative coordinated by Sport and Recreation Victoria to support and develop inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for people with a disability throughout Victoria. | N / A | Ongoing |
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 early 2020 |
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 |
| The SRV Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme provides organisations access to a low interest
loans rate between $500,000 up to $10 million to deliver community sport and
recreation infrastructure. The
innovative $100 million Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme was
announced as part of the 2018-19 Victorian Budget as part of a broader approach
to increase infrastructure investment. | Variable | Closed - new round opening this calendar year |
VicHealth Grants:
For all VicHealth Grants, please visit: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding
| Active VicHealth Grants: | Funding: | Closing Date: |
| As part of Active Club Grants 2018-2019, VicHealth is inviting community sport clubs to apply for an Active Club Grant. Grants for sporting clubs provide up to $3000 or $10,000 to increase participation opportunities for Victorians in community sport (excluding GST). Click here to check out the short video below to find out how you could obtain Victorian sport grants for your club. | Up to $3000 or $10,000 | 30/08/2019 |
Other Relevant Active Grants:
| Provider: | Grant: | Funding: | Closing Date: |
 | 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 the challenges associated with the high cost of Para-sport equipment. | Variable | 23/08/2019 |
 | The Qantas Regional Grants program adds to existing initiatives created to strengthen regional communities, drive local economic activity, stimulate tourism and support jobs. This includes a discounted fare program for residents to make air travel more accessible, and our new pilot academy which is expected to drive further activity when it opens in regional Australia next year. | Variable | 30/08/2019 |
 | The Advanced Leadership Program is a high-impact and challenging developmental experience for elite female leaders. Over a career-defining, twelve-month journey, participants engage in a deep exploration of their own strengths and weaknesses as they relate to building and leading highly effective organisational communities. | Up to $7000 | 13/09/2019 |
 | Sunsuper's Dreams for a Better World community grants are here to give you the leg up, a helping hand to make your dream a reality. If your not-for-profit organisation or community group dreams of helping to create brighter futures for Australians or a more active community or support others to live better we want to hear about it. | $5000+ | 13/09/2019 |
 | The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. Round 2 for 2019-20 applications are now open! | $500-$750 | 30/09/2019 |
 | Jetstar's Flying Start Program invites community groups and organisations across Australia to apply for a grant to fund a project that will enrich the lives of people in their local community. Specifically to help enhance the lives of people in their local community in the areas of charity, health, sport, education or the arts | Variable | 30/09/2019 |
 | The Stronger Communities Programme (the program) supports the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver social benefits in communities across Australia. Round 5 of the program will provide $22.65 million to fund small capital projects in each of the 151 federal electorates. The program’s intended outcomes are to improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities and is open to all not-for-profit sport organisations. | $2,500 to $20,000 | 10/10/2019 |
 | 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 |
| Sporting Schools is a $200 million Australian Government initiative designed to help schools to increase children's participation in sport, and to connect them with community sporting opportunities. | Variable | T3 opens 19/08/2019 and closes: 30/08/2019 |
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The ASF 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. | 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 |
Sport Australia Resources:
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.
