Explore our grants, going all the way back to '85.

We are one of the few women-focused grant-makers in Australia. Thanks to our supporters, we've funded over 800 projects that directly benefit women, girls and gender-diverse people across Victoria.

Funding Stream
Focus Area
Year

15 of 761 grants found

VWBT General GrantsEconomic Security1995/1996
Women in the Frontline
Women's Information Referral Exchange
Provided management and leadership training for young women and documented the successful management model for others.
Grant Amount: $15,000
FVREE-GENDER-EQUITY-RESOURCE-KIT
Con IrwinEducation and Voice2025/2026
From Kit to Practice: Gender Equity in Early Years Education
FVREE
A gender equity resource kit was piloted in early childhood education settings to disrupt harmful stereotypes early.
Grant Amount: $6,209
FLYING-FOX_Deaf-Young-Womens-Peer-Support-Group
Con IrwinEducation and Voice2025/2026
Deaf Young Women’s Peer Support Group (pilot program)
Flying Fox Services Limited
A peer support group facilitated by young deaf women fostered leadership, friendship, and exploration of deaf culture.
Grant Amount: $10,000
VWBT General GrantsEducation and Voice1990/1991
Project Development
Rock 'n' Roll High School
Enabled young women to develop musical skills, successfully challenging mainstream perceptions of women in bands.
Grant Amount: $7,000
VWBT General GrantsEducation and Voice1988/1989
Seeding grant
Women in Publishing
The group held monthly meetings, organised special events, produced a newsletter, conducted training seminars, and compiled a comprehensive member directory.
Grant Amount: $5,000
VWBT General GrantsEducation and Voice1988/1989
Seeding Grant
Women in Film and Television
The organisation provided members with a monthly newsletter, discussion nights, job referrals, information resources, and valuable industry networking opportunities.
Grant Amount: $5,000
VWBT General GrantsEducation and Voice1987/1988
Women on the Line
Women on the Line-3CR
Developed a business plan for the Centre following extensive consultation with over thirty relevant organisations regarding funding.
Grant Amount: $8,000
VWBT General GrantsSafety and Justice1986/1987
Seeding Grant
Women's Services Support Group- Bairnsdale
Developed appropriate services for women in an area that traditionally endured economic disadvantage and severe rural isolation.
Grant Amount: $1,400
Chin Women’s Money Network_Women’s Health East
Ruth Owens and Kevin LynchEconomic Security2025/2026
Chin Women’s Money Network
Women's Health East
An online financial literacy programme empowered migrant and refugee women to become peer educators within their communities.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Willum-Warrain-Aboriginal-Association-womens-group
Union of Australian Women (Vic)Culture and Rights2025/2026
We are Empowered, We Belong, We are One
Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association
Indigenous women designed a community jumper featuring their artwork to build and celebrate a shared identity.
Grant Amount: $3,500
Educate the Men, Support the Women_Bahktar
Prue MyerEducation and Voice2025/2026
Educate the Men, Support the Women
Bakhtar Community Organisation
Culturally sensitive workshops educated the Afghan community about family violence laws, respectful relationships, and safety planning strategies.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Strategy Planning Summit
Deborah Ganderton and John HenryEducation and Voice2025/2026
Membership Engagement Event and Associated Planning
Early Pregnancy Loss Coalition
A dedicated networking event strengthened collaboration among member organisations working nationally to address early pregnancy loss issues.
Grant Amount: $5,000
VWBT General GrantsHealth and Wellbeing2017/2018
Multicultural Women’s Circle
Diversitat (Geelong Ethnic Communities Council)
Engaged newly arrived young women to interact with the wider community by promoting a healthy active lifestyle.
Grant Amount: $4,000
The Empowered Care Model_Little Dreamers Australia Project
Prue MyerEducation and Voice2025/2026
The Empowered Care Model: Building Education Pathways for Young Women Carers
Little Dreamers Australia
An education support module provided tailored coaching and school advocacy for young female carers facing systemic disadvantage.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Jenny-Murray-Jones-Possum-Skin-Cloak-2023-oil-and-wax-on-canvas_Koorie Heritage Trust Inc
Christine Friday and Kathleen PooleyCulture and Rights2025/2026
Koorie Mothers and Babies Possum Skin Cloak-making Two Day Workshop
Koorie Heritage Trust
A cloak-making workshop offered First Peoples mothers a culturally rich opportunity for creative expression and intergenerational care. Painting by Jenny Murray-Jones, (Yorta Yorta, Baraparapa, Wiradjuri), Possum skin cloak, 2003. Oil and wax on canvas. Collection of Koorie Heritage Trust. Gift of Beth Charles and Bernard Marin.
Grant Amount: $7,000

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