Funding opportunities

Australian Grants

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

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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 date14 December 2026
Offered byAustralian Tennis Foundation
Open Now New South Wales
Funding up to$20,000

City of Ryde Community Grants 2026 – Round 2

Supporting projects across Community Wellbeing, Events, Facilities and Equipment, and Sport and Recreation that strengthen participation, wellbeing, facilities, community connection and grassroots sport across Ryde.

Closing date5:00 pm, 23 October 2026
Offered byCity of Ryde
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 Now Queensland
Funding up to$30,000

City of Moreton Bay Community Facilities Grant 2026/27 – Round 1

Helping eligible organisations develop new or improve existing community facilities, with priority given to projects that improve accessibility, inclusion and participation in recreation and physical activity.

Closing date30 September 2026
Offered byCity of Moreton Bay
Open Now Queensland
Funding up to$25,000

Cairns Regional Council Community Partnerships Grant 2026/27

Supporting eligible community and sporting organisations delivering events and activities that increase participation, strengthen social connection and create positive outcomes for communities across the Cairns region.

Closing date30 November 2026
Offered byCairns Regional Council
Open Now Queensland
Funding up to$5,000

Bundaberg Regional Council Community Services Program 2026/27 – Sport and Recreation

Supporting local sporting organisations with projects that increase participation, strengthen club sustainability and deliver new or upgraded sport and recreation facilities.

Closing date27 November 2026
Offered byBundaberg Regional Council
Opening Soon Queensland
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$40,000

Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund 2026/27 – Round 1

Supporting Queensland cricket facility projects including pitches, practice facilities, ovals, sports lighting, changerooms, pavilions and other infrastructure that increases participation and improves the cricket experience.

Closing date16 October 2026
Offered byQueensland Cricket
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 Now South Australia
Funding up to$2,000 per event

City of Marion Community Event Fund 2026/27

Supporting eligible community and sporting organisations delivering free, inclusive events and festivals that strengthen participation, social connection and community life across Marion.

Closing date31 December 2026
Offered byCity of Marion
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
Opening Soon Victoria
Funding up to$10,000

South Gippsland Shire Community Grants 2026/27 – Round 2

Helping eligible community and sporting organisations deliver projects, purchase equipment, plan future developments and run events that strengthen recreation and community opportunities across South Gippsland.

Opening date1 January 2027
Closing date31 March 2027
Offered bySouth Gippsland Shire Council
Opening Soon Victoria
Funding up to$4,000

City of Yarra Small Grants 2027

Supporting small community-led projects, activities and programs that strengthen participation, inclusion, wellbeing and community connection across Yarra.

Opening date1 October 2026
Closing date26 May 2027 or earlier if stream funding is exhausted
Offered byCity of Yarra
Open Now Victoria
Funding up to$3,000

Brimbank City Council Small Grants 2026/27

Supporting small-scale community projects and activities, including exercise and physical activity initiatives that respond to local needs and create positive outcomes for Brimbank residents.

Closing dateApplications currently open
Offered byBrimbank City 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 date12:00 pm, 29 September 2026
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 date19 April 2027
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 date30 September 2026
Offered byCity of Darebin
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

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