Youth Fest funding
Grants of up to $2,000 are now open to schools, local councils and community organisations teaming up with young people aged 12 to 25 to create events focused on young people for Youth Fest 2025.
Applications are open until March 14.
To apply and to find out more, visit youthfest.vic.gov.au.
Cricket grant applications open
Grants are now available under the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF).
The ACIF is funded by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia to support community cricket facility projects.
The ACIF is open to all clubs, associations, schools, local government, and cricket facility managers, with two categories.
- Community Cricket Infrastructure Grant - Minor: $1000 - $15,000
- Community Cricket Infrastructure Grant - Major: $15,001 - $40,000
Applications close on Sunday March 23.
Information and guidelines: www.cricketvictoria.com.au/clubs-support/grants/
Music Festival grants
Applications open on February 25 for the latest round of the Live Music Festivals Fund, open to established festival organisers to expand their events.
Grants of up to $50,000 are available for events with more than 1000 attendees.
Applications close March 25 at 2pm. An online information session will be held on March 4 to help people with their applications.
To find out more about the Live Music Festivals Fund visit musicvictoria.com.au
Get involved in local sport
Applications are open for the Sporting Club Grants Program - with a focus on upskilling volunteers so that they can continue playing a vital role at their local clubs.
Grants of up to $5000 are available for clubs to improve the skills and knowledge of volunteers, coaches and officials, as well as grants of up to $4000 to help clubs deliver new programs to the community.
Clubs can also apply for grants of up to $1000 to purchase uniforms and equipment, and $750 travel grants are also available to participate in competitions away from home.
Applications for this round close March 27.
For more information and to apply visit sport.vic.gov.au
