Our Grants

Our grants help women, girls and gender diverse people to thrive. Since 1985, we have seen our targeted grants help community projects take shape, grow and change lives.

We are one of Australia’s few grant-makers dedicated to supporting women and girls across Victoria. Each year, we give to high impact initiatives through our community grants program; and proudly honour the life and contribution of women through our many Sub-Funds.

Applications open: Tuesday 1 July, 2025
Applications close: Friday 8 August, 2025
Before submitting an application: read the grants guidelines

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Our Sub-Funds

Our Sub-Funds honour women who have made a valuable contribution to the lives of women and girls or in memory of special women whose own lives were remarkable in what they achieved.

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We conduct an Annual Grants program for programs and projects that directly benefit Victorian women and girls.

Our Story

Since 1985, the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust has given more than $8 million in grants to nearly 700 social change projects that have improved the lives of Victorian women, girls, non-binary, and gender diverse people.

Stand out from the crowd: Essential tips for a winning gender equality grant application

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Our grants round is open from 1 July to 9 August 2024. Here are our top tips for writing a compelling application that helps your project stand out from the pack.

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Announcing Our 2023-2024 Grantees: An Inspiring Collection of Initiatives for Change

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Image by Jacinta Keefe courtesy of Weenthunga Health Network Our latest round of grants has gone to projects that are nothing short of trailblazing,...

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Create a Sub-Fund

Would you like to make a lasting impact in your community? Are you passionate about strategic, gender-wise philanthropy?

Establishing a Sub-Fund within the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust is a practical and lasting way for you to strategically invest in advancing opportunities or reducing barriers for women and girls’ in Victoria without any administrative burden.

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