The aim of this grant is to inspire new or support existing ideas for a project as well as help amplify a project or idea that is already in place in order to reach more Victorians that reimagine health and wellbeing in 2020 and 2021.

VicHealth is offering grants of up to $3K, $10K or $50K for local organisations who can support young people (aged 0-25 years) or Victorians experiencing disadvantage, by creating meaningful social connection, providing opportunities for physical activity or by addressing food security issues.

What will be funded:

• What do Victorians need? Social connection, physical activity and food security. Your project/idea must cover at least one of these priority areas. Learn more about what kind of ideas we’ll fund in in our Grant Guidelines document (coming soon)
• When do they need it? Now – ASAP – and throughout 2021. You must deliver your idea between November 2020 and November 2021.
• Who needs it most? Young people and Victorians experiencing disadvantage have been the most significantly impacted by 2020 events. Your project/idea must support these priority groups to be considered for funding. See our Grant Guidelines document for more information (coming soon)
• Where can our funding make the most difference? Local Victorian communities.
• How can you help? On 16 September, register via the new VicHealth Community Portal, then fill in the application form.

Funding Available

Each applicant can apply for one of three funding options:

• Up to $3,000
• Up to $10,000
• Up to $50,000

The total funding pool is up to $2.5 million.

Who is Eligible?

Any organisation that is an incorporated body, or Victorian Local Government Entity with an ABN with a project idea that meets the grant guidelines.

Key Dates

Open on 16 September 2020 at 9.00am via our new VicHealth Community Portal – submit on or as close to 16 September and you could get assessed and notified early.

While applications close on Tuesday 27 October (11:59pm), if you apply as soon as they open on 16 September, your application could be assessed and notified early.

For more information, head to the VicHealth website.