We conduct an Annual Sub-Fund and Targeted Impact Grants program for projects that directly benefit Victorian women, girls, and gender diverse people.
Sub-Funds
The 2025-26 Grants Program opens on Tuesday 1 July, 2025. Learn more.
Targeted Impact Grants
We are not currently seeking applications.
ADVICE AND INQUIRIES
Projects must directly benefit women, girls, and gender diverse people in Victoria, Australia.
We do not fund individuals.
Grant applicants must have charitable status and be endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office for Item 1, Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and either Tax Concession Charity (TCC) or can prove that they would be charitable but for their connection with government (usually established by a letter from the ATO).
GRANT DECISIONS
Decisions about successful Sub-Fund applications are made in October-November each year.
PROJECT REPORTS & FINANCIAL ACQUITTALS
Submitting a final grants acquittal is a requirement for Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust grantees. To ensure your grant is compliant with the original grant agreement, you will need to complete the following:
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Please email your completed report and financial acquittal to grants@vwt.org.au
We love to receive photographs of your project for possible inclusion on our website or in our newsletters or annual report (please ensure that photographs that feature children have the permission from parents or guardians).