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.
Look Over the Farm Gate – Community Grants
The National Centre for Farmer Health, as part of the Victorian Government‘s drought support, is delivering a Community Grants Program – Look Over the Farm Gate – to help communities come together and support farmers and farming families under stress.
Grants of up to $5,000 for eligible community organisations and groups. Activities must be conducted before 31 October 2025.
More information can be found at https://farmerhealth.org.au/look-over-the-farm-gate
Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program
An annual grants program funded by the Victorian Government, which provides funding to Victorian emergency services volunteer groups to purchase essential operational equipment, vehicles and appliances and minor facility improvements.
More information can be found at Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) | Emergency Management Victoria
Victorian Trees on Farms Program
The Victorian Trees on Farms Program supports landowners to establish trees on their properties for a range of objectives, including timber production, carbon abatement, stock protection and the enhancement of biodiversity.
The program, which replaces the former Victorian Carbon Farming Pilot and Gippsland Farm Forestry Program, provides funding to help plant trees and manage projects designed for long-term success and sustainability.
Grants of up to $80,000 are available for landholders to plant trees on their property.
Round 1 of the program is open until 30 June 2026.
Learn more and apply at https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/vtof
Trees on Farms Incubator Program
Launching alongside the Trees on Farms Program, the Trees on Farms Incubator Program is offering grants of up to $50,000 to support landowner networks or communities with expert training and planning advice to strengthen technical knowledge and decision-making.
The program invites applications from organisations or entities with the capacity to design and deliver a customised suite of activities that address the practical, technical, and strategic aspects—including risks and opportunities—of establishing and managing trees on farms.
Landowner groups are encouraged to partner with experienced facilitators or consultants to apply. Grants are also available to assist tree planting.
Applications for the Incubator Program close on Friday, 17 October 2025, 5pm.
More information is available athttps://agriculture.vic.gov.au/incubator-program
Ballarat Foundation Community Impact Grants Program
The Community Impact Grants Program is an annual grants program available in two tiers:
- Tier 1: Up to $15,000. Five of these grants are awarded this round.
- Tier 2: Up to $3,000. There are less application requirements for projects requiring less than $3,000 for Tier 2 Applications.
Among the focuses of the program this year The Community Impact Grants program will seek applications in the areas of Food Security, Young People & Mental Wellbeing.
Applications close 28 April, 2025. more information can be found at The Ballarat Foundation - How to Apply.
100 Neighbourhood Batteries Grants Program
A neighbourhood battery is an electricity storage system. It is also known as a community battery or mid-scale battery. Neighbourhood batteries enable you to generate, store and consume your own renewable energy. They are larger than household solar batteries, and smaller than utility scale battery.
Up to $6.63 million is available under Round 3 of the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program.
Applications close at 11 am, Monday 15 September 2025.
Learn more and apply at 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program Grants.
Qantas Regional Grants
The 2025 Qantas Regional Grants Program will provide $2 million in grants this year to support Australian-based not-for-profit community groups and projects that benefit regional areas. Grants will include a combination of cash, marketing support and flights according to the specific needs of each group.
Individuals, groups or not-for-profit organisations can seeking funds to contribute positively to their regional community.
Applications close on 10 May, 2025. More information can be found at Qantas Regional Grants | Qantas.
VicHealth Event Sponsorship
VicHealth sponsorship funding is available year-round for one-off events such as conferences, award nights and festivals. Sponsorships of up to $10,000 are available for events that align with VicHealth's 2023-2033 Strategy.
More information can be found on VicHealth's webpage.
Sporting and recreational grants
Sport Central grants
Significant Sporting Events Program
The Significant Sporting Events Program is a Victorian Government funding program that assists event organisers to enhance the delivery of national or international level sporting events in Victoria.
The program offsets operation costs associated with staging high level sporting events, and funds development or expansion of existing events to bring new events to the area.
Events must be Championships, Series or Competition Matches at a National or International level.
Applications are open through three rounds in 2025 (January, March & May), more information can be found at Significant Sporting Events Program | Sport and Recreation Victoria.
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.