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
Dysons community grants
This program has been established to provide grants in support of the many community groups and organisations around Victoria.
There are two rounds of grants annually, each with $10,000 available (maximum grant $1000). Eligible organisations include pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, sporting clubs, not-for-profit groups, charities, welfare agencies, local societies and volunteer emergency services.
This next round of grants opens on 1 September 2024 and closes 30 September 2024.
Details and online application form for Dysons community grants
General enquiries to Peter Cocks 0417 398 232 or community@dysongroup.com.au
Bunnings Home Ground Advantage
Five local Australian Football Clubs will each have the chance to receive $50,000 worth of Bunnings materials and products to enhance what’s great about their club.
To enter, Bunnings want to know what legacy at your club is worth celebrating, and why your club should be one of five clubs selected.
With the $50,000, your club could:
- restore the weathered seats in your grandstand.
- refurbish your infamous scoreboard.
- repaint the mural on the club rooms.
- renovate your change-rooms.
Whatever it is, Bunnings, want to hear how you could make what's great about your club, even better.
Applications close 29 September 2024
For more information and to apply visit Bunnings Home Ground Advantage (opens in new window)
Strategic Community Investment Fund
The Strategic Community Investment Fund provides grants of up to $25,000 and is designed to financially assist initiatives that can support community clubs affiliated to AFL Victoria in three key strategic areas:
- Grow and assist volunteer capacity
- Grow and diversify participation
- Improve club environments and player experiences
Apply for the Strategic Community Investment Fund on the AFL Victoria website
Applications for the 2024 season are assessed monthly .
Quick response grants (Regional Arts Victoria)
Assists regional artists, arts organisations and communities take up professional, projects or skills development.
Amount $3000 closes, 30 November 2024
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
Telstra Footy Country Grants
Local footy clubs across the country can now apply for Telstra Footy Country Grants with submissions for the new funding program open from Monday, 5 February, 2024.
Unveiled in September 2023 by the AFL and Telstra, Telstra Footy Country Grants will give local footy clubs an $8 million boost over the next four years, with a pool of $2 million to be distributed each year starting in 2024.
Co-funded by Telstra and the AFL, eligible clubs will be able to apply for grants to invest in everything from new equipment for new teams, themed guernseys to increase cultural awareness and new training programs to help support and upskill volunteers. The grants also aim to grow female participation and increase opportunities for clubs to implement new women’s and girls teams.
Eligible regional and metro clubs can apply for grants of up to $20,000, helping to strengthen, sustain and grow local footy.
For more information, criteria and online application - Telstra Footy Country Grants - Play AFL
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
All-Terrain Rollator
Glenelg Shire Council now offers free hire of an All-Terrain Rollator for community use.
The All-Terrain Rollator is specifically designed to navigate all the challenging off-road terrains, including soft sand and is located at the Portland Visitor Information Centre on Lee Breakwater Road Portland.
To book, please contact the Portland Visitor Information Centre on 1800 035 567 or portlandvic@glenelg.vic.gov.au.