Available Grants

Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants:

For all Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants, please visit: https://sport.vic.gov.au/funding

Active Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants:	Funding:	Closing Date:
The Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant program provides assistance to grassroots sport and active recreation clubs and organisations to replace or repair essential sporting and first aid equipment that has been lost or destroyed as a consequence of fire, flood, significant storms, theft or criminal damage.	Up to $1,000	N/A
The Significant Sporting Events Program is a funding program that assists event organisers to enhance the delivery of national or international level sporting events in Victoria. Two streams are available; Event Assistance Grants to assist with offsetting general operational costs associated with staging events (up to $20,000) or Event Development Grants to develop/expand existing events or to attract new events to Victoria that deliver key outcomes for the State (up to $150,000).	Two streams: up to $20,000 or up to $150,000	15/10/25
The 2025-26 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund is specifically for Victorian Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV). It aims to deliver new and upgraded community sports infrastructure across 3 streams: Community Facilities (up to $500,000), Community Sports Lighting (up to $250,000) and Planning (up to $40,000).	Three streams: Up to $40,000, $250,000 and $500,000	2/12/25
The Country Football and Netball Program is delivered in partnership with the AFL, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria. It provides funding to Local Government Authorities (LGAs) to help regional football and netball clubs, associations and umpiring organisations upgrade and develop facilities in rural, regional and outer metropolitan locations.	Up to $250,000	26/02/26

VicHealth Grants:

For all VicHealth Grants, please visit: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding

VicHealth Grants:

Funding:

Closing Date:

The Growing Healthy Communities Grants are for projects supporting young Victorians and their families to live healthier lives.

Applications must respond to one of the following two challenge statements: Creating opportunities to participate in sport and active recreation, leading to improved active living, mental wellbeing and social belonging OR Strengthening local food systems by creating new or improved ways for communities to access, grow, share and procure healthy, local, culturally appropriate fresh food.

Tier 1: $10,000 to $50,000

Tier 2: $50,001 to $150,000

30/10/25

Other Relevant Active Grants:

Provider:	Grant:	Funding:	Closing Date:
	The Local Sporting Champions grants provides financial assistance for competitors, coaches and officials aged 12-18 participating in state, national and international championships are available from the Australian Sports Commission. If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750.	$500-750	31/10/2025
	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
	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
	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.	N / A	Ongoing
	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 the Aboriginal Programs Team \| Sport, Recreation and Racing at the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.	N / A	Ongoing