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

Get Active Kids Voucher Program

Vouchers up to $200 towards the cost of membership, sports equipment or uniforms.

Applications close 2 April 2026.

For more information and to apply visit Kids Voucher Program | Get Active Victoria

Sporting Club Grants Program

Access to this funding helps grassroots clubs and organisations address barriers in participation, develop safe and sustainable practices and build social and active local communities.

This program assists organisations to:

purchase uniforms and equipment that are essential for participation, first-aid and safety
attract, build the capability and retain a skilled workforce – both volunteer and paid
increase equity, diversity and inclusiveness
implement good governance practices
increase participation of individuals and communities who participate less
create opportunities so Victorians can participate in ways that suit them
build a robust sector that responds to current and changing community needs
support athletes to achieve success in their sport.

Applications close 7 April 2026.

For more information, guidelines and application visit Sporting Club Grants Program | Sport and Recreation Victoria

Dan Tehan Volunteer Grants

The objectives of these Volunteer Grants are to:

Help community organisations to support the efforts of Australia’s volunteers.
Help community organisations to support the inclusion of vulnerable people through
volunteering.
Encourage, support and increase participation in volunteering.

Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to eligible not-for-profit community organisations to support efforts of Australia’s volunteers.

Expressions of Interest close 30 March 2026.

For more information and how to apply visit Volunteer Grants 2025-2026 (NOW OPEN) - Official Website of Dan Tehan, Member for Wannon

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

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

Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program

The Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant program provides funding for community sport and active recreation organisations across Victoria. Funding (up to $2000) will be available to 31 May 2026 or until funding is exhausted. Access to this funding helps grassroots organisations replace or repair essential sport or first aid equipment that has been lost or destroyed because of unpreventable incidents, including bushfire, flood, significant storm, earthquake, theft, arson, or criminal damage.

For more information and to apply, visit Program Guidelines | Sport and Recreation Victoria

Mortlake battery energy storage system community investment program

Origin has proudly supported communities across western Victoria through community investment programs for more than a decade.

Origin’s community investment targets four focus areas – community wellbeing, community resilience, economic development and the environment.

Origin would like to support local communities in the Moyne Shire area during the construction of the Mortlake battery energy storage system (BESS), located near the Mortlake power station.

Applications will be invited for up to $10,000 to support events or activities that align to one or more of the community investment priorities. Events or activities that lead to measurable community outcomes within the Moyne and Warrnambool local government area are encouraged to apply.

Priority will be given to projects that are sustainable over the long term and that deliver an enduring community benefit beyond the funding period.

Please read the guidelines carefully before making an application. The guidelines cover Origin’s investment focus areas in more detail, eligibility (including activities that won’t be supported) and how applications will be assessed.