Other community funding and opportunities
For more opportunities and resources especially for sporting and recreational clubs, associations and groups the South West Sport clubs support page
Quick response grants (Regional Arts Victoria)
Quick Response Grants funds professional development opportunities for artists and arts workers or small project opportunities. The program supports the immediate need that arises where the activity is unable to be planned for or supported in other funding rounds, for example taking up professional development, skills development or small project opportunities at short notice.
You can apply for Quick Response Grants up to $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations.
Information, guidelines and application can be made on the Regional Arts Victoria website
FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities - Small & Vital
Grants up to $10,000 are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities that strengthen local people, places and climate solutions, with a preference for smaller communities (populations under 15,000).
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly. There are three streams of funding and organisations can apply for one of these streams.
Applications ongoing basis and assessed quarterly.
For guidelines, information and applications visit - Strengthening Rural Communities - Small & Vital | FRRR
Fisheries Authority Small Grants Program
To provide funding of up to $5,000 (GST exclusive) for small recreational fishing projects which benefit public recreational fishing in Victoria.
At the discretion of the Recreational Fishing Grants Working Group, the Small Grants Program will provide funding under the following categories:
- Recreational fishing access and infrastructure
- Community fishing events
- Education projects
The Victorian Fishing Authority website has more information.
Men as Allies: Supporting Women and Girls in Community Sport
Men can play a critical role in supporting and enabling gender equality in community sport, through actions as simple as watching women and girls play sport, calling out inappropriate language, and volunteering in traditionally women's roles. To learn more about the actions men can take to support women in sport, read the research summary presented to Sport and Recreation Victoria - Change Our Game | Men as Allies: supporting women and girls in community sport
Real School Grants
Since Real Insurance was launched in Australia in 2005, their goal has been to protect the quality of people’s lives. They do this by providing insurance products for Life, Income Protection, Funeral, Pet, Health, Travel, Car, Home and Landlords that meet the needs of everyday Australians and offer peace of mind at an affordable price.
With family being their focus, they understand how important education is within our communities and therefore they want to help aid school funding to schools and school groups/ committees across Australia. As a result of this, they have launched the Real School Grants Program.
This grant is offered annually to one school and/or school group/committee. Applications for the 2024 Grant are now closed and applications for the 2025 Grant are open until 31 October 2025.
The value of this Grant is AUD $5,000 (total amount). This amount is paid as a one-off payment to the winning school / school group (Winner).
Further information can be found on School Grants Program | Real Insurance website.
Community Benefit Fund (CBF) Hawkesdale District Grant Program and Hawkesdale Township Grant Program
GPG and the CBF committee invite you to apply for funds to support your project or initiative. The application forms and guidelines can be found on the web site at Community | Hawkesdale Wind Farm.
Community Benefit Fund (CBF) Ryan Corner Grant Program
GPG and the CBF committee invite you to apply for funds to support your project or initiative. The application form and guidelines can be found on the web site at Community - Ryan Corner Wind Farm.