Available Grants
Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants:
For all Sport and Recreation Victoria Grants, please visit: http://www.sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding
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The Get Active Kids Voucher Program supports eligible Victorian children and families with the cost of participating and playing local sport. Apply for a voucher and present it to your activity provider when you register or pay for your child’s membership and any related uniform equipment. They will reduce the fees up to the value of $200. Vouchers expire 30 April 2024, so you can use your voucher for a summer sport, winter sport or term-based activity. |
$200 | When allocation is exhausted |
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The Significant Sporting Events Program helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria. Event Assistance Grants are available to event organisers seeking funding support to assist with general operational costs associated with hosting events while Event Development Grants are available to develop or expand events, or for events with high operational costs. |
Between $20,000 and $150,000 | 31/12/2023 |
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The 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund is a state-wide competitive Victorian Government program that provides a range of grant opportunities across three funding streams: Community Facilities, Community Sports Lighting and Planning. |
$40,000 to $300,00 | 13/12/2024 |
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The Youth Aquatic Accreditation Program provides financial assistance to young people aged 17 to 25 years to undertake accreditation to ensure they are qualified to teach swimming and water safety. The new Program has been supported through the Victorian Budget 2022-23 to deliver the Victorian Government’s Our Promise, your future: Victoria’s youth strategy 2022-27. |
Between $195 and $325 | 31/05/2024 |
VicHealth Grants:
For all VicHealth Grants, please visit: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding
Other Relevant Active Grants:
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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 |
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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 Luke Isaacs, Manager | Aboriginal Programs | Sport, Recreation and Racing at the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. |
N / A | Ongoing |
Sport Australia Resources:
Update on Sport Australia 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.
