Grants in VIC
Creative Australia – Delivery Partner: First Nations Editorial Development
Up to $300,000
This program supports organisations to deliver services that build capability, opportunity and industry participation for First Nations editors. Funding supports structured editorial development activities within the arts and creative industries. The program forms part of the Creative Australia Industry Investment Program.
Australian Research Council Discovery Program Grant: Australian Laureate Fellowships
Salary support plus additional research project funding for up to five years
The Australian Laureate Fellowships support leading researchers to undertake innovative and ground breaking research with significant national benefit. The program aims to build Australia’s research capacity by supporting researchers with exceptional leadership capability and a strong mentoring role. Funding supports both the researcher’s salary and eligible research activities.
First Nations Clean Energy Program – Advice Grants
$5,000 to $80,000
Is this grant competitive or entitlement based? Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel. How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?...
Sport and Recreation Victoria – Significant Sporting Events Program
Up to $150,000
The Significant Sporting Events Program supports organisers to enhance the delivery of national or international level sporting events in Victoria. Funding supports event delivery and development activity that helps strengthen Victoria’s sporting events calendar and supports broader economic and community outcomes.
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) – Premiere Fund
Up to $200,000
The MIFF Premiere Fund co‑finances new Australian feature narrative and documentary films that will premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival. The fund supports high‑quality theatrical projects that align with MIFF’s programming and audience, providing strategic minority finance to assist projects reach premiere and release readiness.
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) – Feedlot Research for Accelerated Adoption (RAAD) Program
$45M funding pool, no funding request limit
National MLA program supporting feedlot research to accelerate adoption of proven productivity and animal welfare innovations.
GRDC Proof of Concept Funding – Call 1, 2026
Funding up to $250,000
Early‑stage funding of up to $250k for proof‑of‑concept R&D aligned with GRDC priorities for Australian grain growers.
VIC – Skills Solutions Partnerships Program Round 3
Funding up to $500,000 is available
Victoria grant funding up to $500,000 for industry–TAFE partnerships to co-design and pilot innovative skills training solutions.
Music Victoria – Live Music Festivals Fund (Round 3)
Up to $50,000
The Live Music Festivals Fund supports the sustainability of Victoria’s contemporary live music festival sector. Delivered by Music Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government, the fund focuses on small‑to‑medium festivals, helping festivals remain viable while providing paid opportunities for artists and work for creative and event professionals.
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