Funding opportunities

Australian Grants

Explore upcoming and currently open funding opportunities for sporting clubs and community organisations across Australia.

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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 2025–2026

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$20,000

NSW Local Sport Grant Program (LSGP) 2026/27

Supporting projects that increase participation, improve accessibility, strengthen club capability, upgrade sporting facilities and create more inclusive opportunities for communities to get involved in sport.

Closing date1:00 pm, 24 August 2026
Offered byNSW Government
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 dateNot yet published
Offered byCity of Parramatta
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$6,000

Port Stephens Community Support Fund 2026

Supporting community-led initiatives that strengthen wellbeing, build connected communities and create lasting local benefits.

Closing date1 September 2026
Offered byPort Stephens 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
Open NowQueensland
Funding up to$150,000

Rugby League Infrastructure Fund

Supporting rugby league facility upgrades including change rooms, accessible amenities, lighting, playing field improvements and community infrastructure.

Closing dateOngoing
Offered byQueensland Government
Open NowNorthern Territory
Funding up to$10,000

NT General Grants Program (Gender Equity and Diversity) R1 2026/27

Supporting projects that promote gender equality and inclusion across the Northern Territory.

Closing dateDecember 2026
Offered byNorthern Territory Government
Open NowQueensland
Funding up to$2,000

Mackay Small Equipment Grant 2026

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
Opening SoonQueensland
Funding up to$100,000

Gambling Community Benefit Fund Round 127

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

Closing dateNot yet announced
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 NowQueensland
Funding up to$10,000

Balonne Shire Council Tourism Events Grant Funding Program 2026

Supporting the development, promotion and delivery of new and existing events that strengthen the Balonne Shire visitor economy.

Closing date1 September 2026
Offered byBalonne Shire Council
Open NowQueensland
Funding up to$5,000

Livingstone Shire Council Community Projects Fund

Supporting equipment purchases, facility improvements, accessibility upgrades and community-led initiatives.

Closing date31 August 2026
Offered byLivingstone Shire Council
Open NowSouth Australia
Funding up to$10,000

City of Onkaparinga Community Facilities Development Fund 2026

Supporting permanent sporting, recreation and community facility upgrades that improve accessibility, sustainability, biodiversity, public safety and participation across council-owned community spaces.

Closing date5:00 pm ACST, 26 August 2026
Offered byCity of Onkaparinga
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$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 dateNot published
Offered byTasmanian Government & AFL
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$5,000

SRV Sporting Club Grants Program 2026

Supporting equipment purchases, volunteer development, participation initiatives, governance improvements and athlete travel to build stronger, more inclusive clubs.

Closing date4:00 pm, 26 August 2026
Offered bySport and Recreation Victoria
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$10,000

Mildura Rural City Community Grants 2026

Supporting fitness sessions, sports equipment, senior activities, inclusive programs and community events that strengthen participation and connection.

Closing dateCheck current round
Offered byMildura Rural City Council
Opening SoonVictoria
Funding up to$250,000

SRV Country Football and Netball Program

Supporting infrastructure projects that improve football and netball facilities across regional Victoria, including pavilions, change rooms, playing surfaces, lighting and community facility upgrades.

Closing dateNot yet announced
Offered bySport and Recreation Victoria
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$2,500

Knox City Minor Grants Program 2026 R6

Supporting community-led activities that promote volunteer effort, civic participation and positive outcomes aligned with the Knox Council and Health and Wellbeing Plan.

Next closing date24 August 2026
Offered byKnox City Council
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$15,000

Bass Coast Community Grants Program Round 2

Supporting equipment and materials, venue hire, promotion, training, defibrillators, community participation initiatives, new groups, partnership projects and programs that strengthen future grant opportunities.

Closing dateCheck current round
Offered byBass Coast Shire Council
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$10,000

Greater Bendigo Medium Grants 2026

Supporting community sport events, inclusive participation programs, safety and volunteer equipment, training and development courses, governance support, and local sport and recreation activities.

Closing date27 August 2026, 4pm
Offered byCity of Greater Bendigo
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$4,000

Campaspe Shire Inclusive Communities Grants Round 3 2026

Supporting inclusive sporting programs, community events, facility upgrades, equipment purchases, volunteer training and participation initiatives that strengthen connected and active communities.

Closing dateCheck current round
Offered byCampaspe Shire 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
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$25,000

Maribyrnong Community Grants 2026

Supporting community fitness, inclusive recreation, local sports events and equipment support programs that promote active, healthy and connected communities.

Closing date18 August 2026, 4pm
Offered byMaribyrnong City Council
Open NowVictoria
Funding up to$1,500

City of Casey Equipment and Training Grants 2026

Supporting community groups and sporting clubs to purchase essential equipment and deliver volunteer training.

Closing date21 August 2026, 5pm
Offered byCity of Casey

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