Grant Opportunities Across Australia

Grant Opportunities

Discover funding opportunities available to sporting clubs, community organisations and not-for-profits across every Australian State and Territory.

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Opening SoonAustralian Capital Territory
Funding up to$375,000

ACT Government – Industry Partnership Program 2026

Supporting eligible Category 1 and Category 2 State Sporting and State Active Recreation Organisations delivering innovative, scalable and sustainable projects that strengthen sport, active recreation and participation across the ACT.

Opening statusOpening soon
Offered byACT Government
Opening SoonFederal
Funding up to$15M

Community Infrastructure: Thriving Suburbs & Growing Regions 2026

Supporting major sporting facilities, community buildings, parks, public spaces, accessibility upgrades and locally driven infrastructure projects that improve liveability, participation and economic prosperity across Australia.

Closing dateTo be announced
Offered byAustralian Government
Open NowFederal
Funding up to$3,500

Kids Tennis Program 2026

Supporting wellbeing programs for CALD youth, girls-only tennis sessions and remote Indigenous school engagement, including community events, coach accreditation and tennis equipment.

Closing date11 December 2026
Offered byAustralian Tennis Foundation
Open NowNew South Wales
Funding up to$6,000

Maitland City Council (NSW) – Community Projects Grant 2026

Supporting local initiatives that strengthen the Maitland community, including sport, recreation and physical activity projects that improve health, fitness, participation and quality of life.

Closing dateApplications currently open
Offered byMaitland City Council
Open NowNew South Wales
Funding up to$50,000

NSW Stronger Together Project Grants 2027

Supporting grassroots multicultural projects that meet community needs, bring culturally diverse communities together, strengthen social cohesion and support harmony across New South Wales.

Closing date4:00 pm, 14 September 2026
Offered byMulticultural NSW
Open NowNew South Wales
Funding up to$15,000

Parramatta Community Capacity Building Grant 2027

Supporting community sporting projects, capacity building, volunteer development, inclusive participation, wellbeing initiatives and partnerships that strengthen connected, resilient and active communities.

Closing date7 September 2026
Offered byCity of Parramatta
Open NowNew South Wales
Funding up to$3,000

NSW Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program 2026/27

Helping eligible sporting clubs and organisations purchase approved Automated External Defibrillator (AED) packages to improve emergency preparedness at community sport and recreation facilities.

Closing date7 October 2026 or earlier if funding is exhausted
Offered byNSW Government / Office of Sport
Open NowNew South Wales
Funding up to$10,000

Liverpool Community Grants 2026

Supporting innovative community sporting projects, participation programs, volunteer development, inclusive recreation initiatives, community events and activities that improve health, wellbeing and local connections.

Closing dateOpen year-round
Offered byLiverpool City Council
Open NowNew South Wales
Funding up to$6,500

Camden Community Grants Program 2026

Supporting community wellbeing, arts and culture, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, sport and recreation, and minor community facility or equipment improvements.

Closing date7 September 2026
Offered byCamden Council
Opening SoonQueensland
Funding up to$5,000

Charters Towers Regional Council (QLD) Community Grants Programme 2026/27 – Round 2

Supporting local not-for-profit organisations, including sporting and recreation clubs, to deliver new events, projects and activities that increase community participation, inclusion and quality of life across the Charters Towers Region.

Opening date2 November 2026
Closing date27 November 2026
Offered byCharters Towers Regional Council
Open NowQueensland
Funding up to$1,500

Mackay Small Equipment Grant 2026/27

Supporting the purchase of essential equipment that enhances participation, improves safety and strengthens local sporting and community activities.

Closing dateUntil funds are exhausted
Offered byMackay Regional Council
Open NowQueensland
Funding up to$35,000

Gambling Community Benefit Fund Round 127 2026

Supporting disaster-affected assets, facility and equipment upgrades, vehicles, community initiatives and inclusive infrastructure improvements.

Closing date28 September 2026
Offered byQueensland Government
Open NowQueensland
Funding up to$3,000

Redland City Mayor & Councillors’ Community Benefit Fund Program

Supporting projects that increase community sport participation through programs, events, club development, and facility or equipment improvements.

Closing dateUntil funds are exhausted
Offered byRedland City Council
Open NowQueensland
Funding up to$5,000

Logan City Council Community Benefit Fund 2026/27

Supporting equipment, events and community initiatives that increase participation and deliver local community benefits.

Closing date30 April 2027 or when funds run out
Offered byLogan City Council
Open NowSouth Australia
Funding up to$750,000

SA Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (Infrastructure Projects) 2026

Supporting the development and upgrade of sustainable, inclusive and accessible community sport and active recreation infrastructure, including playing surfaces, changerooms, lighting, aquatic facilities, trails and multi-sport hubs.

Closing date12:00 pm, 4 September 2026
Offered byGovernment of South Australia / Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
Open NowSouth Australia
Funding up to$12,000

Salisbury Active & Connected Community Grant 2026

Supporting community sport programs through inclusive activities, active events, facility upgrades, equipment provision and youth development initiatives.

Closing dateOpen year-round
Offered byCity of Salisbury
Open NowTasmania
Funding up to$500,000

Active Tasmania (TAS) – Active Infrastructure Grants Program 2026/27

Supporting eligible sporting and active recreation organisations to develop new or upgrade existing facilities, including courts, playing fields, changerooms, lighting, accessibility, drainage and other infrastructure that creates safer and more inclusive places for Tasmanians to get active.

Closing date2 November 2026
Offered byTasmanian Government / Active Tasmania
Open NowTasmania
Funding up to$50,000

Tasmanian Football Facilities Fund 2026

Supporting new venues, facility upgrades, inclusive amenities and sustainable multi-use developments that strengthen participation and deliver long-term community outcomes.

Closing dateCurrent round not publicly confirmed
Offered byTasmanian Government & AFL
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$15,000

Moyne Shire Council (VIC) Community Assistance Fund 2026/27 – Round 1

Supporting local community and sporting organisations with equipment, facility improvements and community-strengthening projects that increase participation, accessibility and recreation opportunities across Moyne Shire.

Closing date5:00 pm, 18 September 2026
Offered byMoyne Shire Council
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$2,000

Banyule City Council (VIC) Monthly Equipment Grants 2026/27

Supporting eligible local community organisations and sporting clubs to purchase equipment that supports participation, strengthens their activities and benefits the Banyule community.

Closing date30 September 2026
Offered byBanyule City Council
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$5,000

Mount Alexander Shire Council (VIC) Event Grants 2026/27 – Round 1

Supporting public events that strengthen community participation, connection and local activity across Mount Alexander Shire, including eligible community sporting and active recreation events.

Closing date5:00 pm, 25 September 2026
Offered byMount Alexander Shire Council
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$20,000

City of Ballarat (VIC) Community Impact Grant Program 2026/27

Supporting local community groups, clubs and organisations delivering projects that strengthen participation, inclusion and community wellbeing, including sport, equipment, physical activity initiatives and community capacity-building projects.

Closing dateApplications currently open
Offered byCity of Ballarat
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$2,500

Knox City Council (VIC) Minor Grants Program 2026/27

Supporting local not-for-profit community groups and sporting clubs with small, one-off projects, activities and project-related items that strengthen participation, volunteering and community wellbeing across Knox.

Closing dateApplications currently open
Offered byKnox City Council
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$25,000

City of Darebin (VIC) – Multi-Year Funding Program 2026

Supporting community organisations delivering sustainable, high-impact programs and projects over three years that benefit Darebin residents and contribute to Council’s long-term community priorities.

Closing dateApplications currently open
Offered byCity of Darebin
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$100,000

Moorabool Shire Council Community Grants Program 2026

Supporting community programs, events, participation initiatives, facility improvements, environmental projects and major community infrastructure that deliver lasting benefits for the Moorabool community.

Closing date15 September 2026
Offered byMoorabool Shire Council
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$150,000

Sports and Recreation VIC Significant Sporting Events Program 2026/27 Round 2

Supporting event organisers to attract, develop and deliver nationally and internationally sanctioned sporting events in Victoria, including event operations, sport development, community engagement, marketing and promotional activities.

Opening date1 September 2026
Closing date15 October 2026
Offered bySport and Recreation Victoria
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$50,000

Mildura Recreation Assistance Grant Program

Supporting recreation groups with participation initiatives, planning and sporting facility upgrades that increase access to quality sport and recreation opportunities.

Closing dateMarch 2027; major facility stream accepted year-round
Offered byMildura Rural City Council
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$15,000

Mornington Peninsula Shire Community Events Grants 2026/27

Supporting community groups and not-for-profit organisations delivering local festivals, events and activations.

Closing date4 June 2027 or until funds are exhausted
Offered byMornington Peninsula Shire Council
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$3,000

Monash Quick Response Grant Program 2026/27

Supporting mental health and wellbeing, inclusion and diversity, community connection, cultural awareness, health promotion, community safety and gender equality initiatives.

Closing date14 May 2027 or until funds are exhausted
Offered byCity of Monash