Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants:
For all Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants, please visit: https://sport.vic.gov.au/funding
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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 $2,000 | N/A |
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The Get Active Kids Voucher Program provides vouchers up to $200 towards the cost of membership, sports equipment or uniforms. Apply through the link and then simply present your voucher to your activity provider when you pay. |
$200 | 13/10/26 |
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The Significant Sporting Events Program is a Victorian Government 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 and Event Development Grants to develop or expand existing events or to attract new events to Victoria that deliver key outcomes for the State. |
$20,000 or $150,000 | 15/10/26 |
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The Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program provides grants to assist First Nations communities in Victoria to participate in Aboriginal sporting carnivals, buy sports uniforms and equipment as well as funding for travel and accommodation expenses for athletes to compete in state and national competitions. Funding Category 1 – Aboriginal sporting carnivals and tournaments Grants of up to $2,500 per junior team with a maximum total of $15,000 and $1,500 per senior team, with a maximum total of $9,000, are available. Funding Category 2 – Uniforms and/or equipment Funding Category 3 – Athlete participation support |
Varied | 30/06/27 |
VicHealth Grants:
For all VicHealth Grants, please visit: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding
Other Relevant Active Grants:
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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 | N/A |
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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 |
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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. |
N / A | 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 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
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.