Other grants

Many grants are available from the state and federal governments, benevolent organisations, trusts and corporations. 

To get information about grant opportunities, make sure your group is registered and keeps their contact details up to date in Pyrenees Council’s Community Directory to get direct emails on funding opportunities. Update or add your group to the directory on our website.

Chobani Australia’s grants program

Applications are now open for The Big Difference — Chobani Australia’s grants program backing community-led projects addressing food insecurity in Victoria. Funding categories: $20,000 / $30,000 / $50,000.

Apply by 5:00pm AEST, Tuesday 25 August 2026: http://www.chobani.com.au/the-big-difference/

Amex Shop Small Grants program

For the past 14 years, Shop Small has celebrated the people behind small business and this year, American Express is helping small businesses grow, innovate and support their local communities through a new Amex Shop Small Grants program, providing up to AUD $2 million in grants.

Applications are now open - eligible small business owners can apply for a chance to receive a $20,000 grant, with up to 100 grants available nationwide.

Key Dates:

• Applications Open: 27 July 2026
• Applications Close: 11.59pm (AEST), 6 September 2026

Full details: Amex Shop Small Grants program - Mainstreet Australia

LOOK OVER THE FARM GATE COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

As part of the Victorian Government’s drought support, it has established the Look Over the Farm Gate community grants program (Program) to help communities come together and support farmers and farming families under stress. The Program is administered by the National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) on behalf of the Victorian Government. Agriculture Victoria (Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action) is supporting NCFH.

Grants of between $1,500 and up to $5,000 are available per eligible event.

For events of particularly high impact, grants over $5,000 may be considered, please contact NCFH to discuss your proposal prior to submitting your application. The Program is available statewide.

Applications are open until the Program budget is fully expended. Events must be held by 31 December 2026.

Full details: Look Over the Farm Gate – Community Grants | National Centre for Farmer Health

Rabobank’s Rural Community Hub Program

Rural community organisations across Australia are invited to apply for funding to upgrade their local hall and community hub facilities.

The program has an overall pool of $100,000 available, providing the opportunity for 10 selected applicants to receive funding of $10,000 each to go towards improvements to their local rural hall or community hub.

To be eligible for consideration, the local hall or community hub must be: based in rural Australia, defined as a building or space that is open and accessible to the local community, where people come together to connect, participate and support each other through events, programs and shared activities.

Applications for the Rabobank Rural Community Hub Program open on Monday, July 27, 2026, and close on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Funding recipients will be announced in early October 2026.

Full details: 2026 Rabo Community Hubs Program

Sporting and recreational grants

Sport Central grants

Arts funding

Creative Victoria grants

Community health and wellbeing

Health promotion and sports funding in Victoria with VicHealth

Local history

Local History Grants Program with the Public Records Office

Federal government grants

GrantConnect

State Government business grants

Business.vic.gov.au

Federal Government Business grants

Business.gov.au

North Central CMA Grants Search

By using the portal, stakeholders can easily find and apply for grants that match their projects and priorities, ensuring they receive the financial support needed to drive meaningful change and growth in their communities and industries.

Grants search | North Central Catchment Management Authority

National grants register: 'Our Community' Funding Centre

The 'Our Community' Funding Centre offers a range of information about grants and fundraising opportunities in Australia. It’s a subscription-based service that offers subscribers a monthly newsletter with a comprehensive list of all government, philanthropic and corporate grants available in Australia. 

Local grants 

Stockyard Hill Wind Farm

Stockyard Hill Wind Farm invests in programs and initiatives that benefit the local community, or local community groups who run activities that build sustainable communities.

Bendigo Bank

Bendigo Community Bank branches give up to 80% of profits back to community through grants. They support programs that empower local individuals and groups. Avoca Community Bank and Beaufort Community Bank award grants in the Pyrenees Shire. 

The Community Bank (Beaufort Branch) accepts applications for its sponsorship program year round. Applications will be considered for up to $5,000, more information is available on the Community Bank Website.

Other grants 

Check back for more information on other grants available in the area as we get the information.