Grants
Funding opportunities for our local community.
I’m committed to supporting local projects and organisations that make our communities stronger, safer and more resilient.
This page brings together current and upcoming grant opportunities, along with a record of previous programmes.
Active grants
Explore current grant opportunities for our region’s communities and local organisations.
OPEN PINNED · INTERNAL GRANT
Stronger Communities Program Round 10
Community organisations in Nicholls can seek funding for small infrastructure projects that strengthen local communities and encourage participation.
Closes 13 Nov 2026
OPEN EXTERNAL GRANT
Veteran Wellbeing Grants (VWG) Program 2026-27
The Australian Government is providing funding under the VWG Program through a Targeted Competitive grants process.
Closes 10 Nov 2026
OPEN EXTERNAL GRANT
FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities: Small and Vital
These grants will support 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 of less than 15,000 people. Grants of up to $50,000 are available.
Closes 3 Dec 2026
OPEN EXTERNAL GRANT
Print Disability Services Program
The Print Disability Services Program (PDSP) contributes to the priorities of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-31, to ensure that information, including printed information, is inclusive and accessible for all Australians.
Closes 7 Dec 2026
EXTERNAL GRANT
Marble Foundation Community Grants
This grant funds initiatives that champion independence and inclusion for people with a disability and older people. Charities, not for profit, incorporated, community and sporting associations are eligible to apply.
Archived grants
Previous grant opportunities, including entries published before 30 September 2026, are listed here for reference.
EXTERNAL GRANT
Flora & Frank Leith Charitable Trust
This grant funds charities to to support projects and programs located in Victoria, aimed at helping the disadvantaged with a bias towards children, youth and families. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount.
Closed 30 Sep 2026
Applications closed. View previous grant detailsEXTERNAL GRANT
Rail Trails Australia Community Grants
This program seeks to support and foster community involvement in the development and promotion of rail trails across Australia. Focus areas for the grant include improved accessibility, maintenance and the environment on rail trails, or promotion and increased appreciation of rail trails. Small grants of $5,000 and large grants of up to $10,000 are available.
Closed 30 Sep 2026
Applications closed. View previous grant details
OPEN
PINNED · INTERNAL GRANT
Stronger Communities Program Round 10
Community organisations in Nicholls can seek funding for small infrastructure projects that strengthen local communities and encourage participation.
OPEN
EXTERNAL GRANT
Veteran Wellbeing Grants (VWG) Program 2026-27
The Australian Government is providing funding under the VWG Program through a Targeted Competitive grants process.
This opportunity is managed by an external grant provider. Please visit the provider’s website to confirm current eligibility, funding, deadlines and application requirements.
OPEN
EXTERNAL GRANT
FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities: Small and Vital
These grants will support 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 of less than 15,000 people. Grants of up to $50,000 are available.
This opportunity is managed by an external grant provider. Please visit the provider’s website to confirm current eligibility, funding, deadlines and application requirements.
OPEN
EXTERNAL GRANT
Print Disability Services Program
The Print Disability Services Program (PDSP) contributes to the priorities of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-31, to ensure that information, including printed information, is inclusive and accessible for all Australians.
This opportunity is managed by an external grant provider. Please visit the provider’s website to confirm current eligibility, funding, deadlines and application requirements.
EXTERNAL GRANT
Marble Foundation Community Grants
This grant funds initiatives that champion independence and inclusion for people with a disability and older people. Charities, not for profit, incorporated, community and sporting associations are eligible to apply.
This opportunity is managed by an external grant provider. Please visit the provider’s website to confirm current eligibility, funding, deadlines and application requirements.
EXTERNAL GRANT
Flora & Frank Leith Charitable Trust
This grant funds charities to to support projects and programs located in Victoria, aimed at helping the disadvantaged with a bias towards children, youth and families. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount.
Applications closed
View original external link ↗ (opens in a new tab)This grant has closed. The original link is for reference and may no longer work or may show updated information. Please check the external provider’s website for current opportunities.
CLOSED
EXTERNAL GRANT
Rail Trails Australia Community Grants
This program seeks to support and foster community involvement in the development and promotion of rail trails across Australia. Focus areas for the grant include improved accessibility, maintenance and the environment on rail trails, or promotion and increased appreciation of rail trails. Small grants of $5,000 and large grants of up to $10,000 are available.
Applications closed
View original external link ↗ (opens in a new tab)This grant has closed. The original link is for reference and may no longer work or may show updated information. Please check the external provider’s website for current opportunities.