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 Country Football and Netball Program is delivered in partnership with the AFL, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria. It provides funding to Local Government Authorities 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 07/07/25

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


 

VicHealth Grants:

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


 

Other Relevant Active Grants:

Provider: Grant: Funding: Closing Date:
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

 

Australian Sports Commission Resources:

Update on Australian Sports Commission grants programs - as at 1 April 2020

Guide to supporting your grant application with strong evidence


 

Further Resources and Victorian Funding Opportunities:

City of Melbourne Grants and Sponsorships

Funding Centre

Grant Connect

National Sporting Organisations

Our Community

Regional Sports Academies

Regional Sports Assemblies

State Sporting Associations

Sports Central

Sports Community

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.