VICTORIAN GRANT AND FUNDING SOURCES

Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD)

There are a number of grant and funding programs provided by the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) that may be applicable to your organisation. Details of all grant and funding programs provided by DPCD are available at the following website www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au. The below links are information regarding two relevant DPCD grant and funding programs:

1. VicTalent  
2. Country Action Grants Scheme

Alternatively, call the Grants Information Line on 1300 366 356 (the cost of a local call) weekdays between 8.30am and 10.00pm (except public holidays). 

A selection of other organisations that provide assistance or information relating to sponsorship, grants and funding opportunities is listed below. Applicants are reminded to review the eligibility requirements and guidelines prior to submitting an application.

1. VicHealth – Adds strength to other organisations working in health promotion through the provision of funding opportunities and other resources.www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/ – Adds strength to other organisations working in health promotion through the provision of funding opportunities and other resources. 
2. VicSport – Provides an online version of the publication A Guide to Grants and Funding for Victorian Recreation and Sporting Organisations funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria. www.vicsport.asn.au/ Provides an online version of the publication funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria.
3. Tourism Victoria – Provides a list of funding programs available in Victoria. eg. Country Victoria Events Program. www.tourismvictoria.com.au/ – Provides a list of funding programs available in Victoria. eg. Country Victoria Events Program. – Promotes giving and represents those that give to the community. Their website - Provides a range of information and services including an extensive list of grant and funding opportunities provided by government and philanthropic organisations. who are known to administer funding programs that support various community and recreational activities. Contact your local member. - Provides a range of information and services including an extensive list of grant and funding opportunities provided by government and philanthropic organisations. 
4. Arts Victoria - Arts Victoria supports the arts and cultural industries through a suite of funding programs open to Victoria's artists and arts organisations. www.arts.vic.gov.au/ - Arts Victoria supports the arts and cultural industries through a suite of funding programs open to Victoria's artists and arts and cultural organisations.
5. Local Government Authorities who are known to administer funding programs that support various community and recreational activities. Contact your local government member.
6. Our Community - Provides a range of information and services including an extensive list of grant and funding opportunities provided by government and philanthropic organisations. www.ourcommunity.com.au/
7. Philanthropy Victoria – Promotes giving and represents those that give to the community. Their website www.philanthropy.org.au/ includes details of funding opportunities as well as educational forums such as Grant Seeker Workshops.
8. Other Useful Websites include:
   
   1. Telstra Foundation – www.telstrafoundation.com.au/
   2. Nike Foundation Youth Grant – www.nikeinc.com/pages/responsibility
   3. Perpetual Trustees Australia –  http://www.perpetual.com.au/philanthropy-funding-opportunities.aspx
   4. The Foundation for Young Australians –  http://www.fya.org.au/