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Applying for a Grant

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

Our 2026 grants round opens soon. Before you apply on 23 April, we encourage you to:

  1. Check your ABN: Ensure you have DGR Item 1 status or an auspice partner ready.

  2. Download the Budget template: Start filling out our new simplified Budget Template.

  3. Read the Guidelines: Familiarise yourself with our 2026-27 Information Pack.

Questions? We’re keen to help. Email grants@vwt.org.au or call (03) 9642 0422.

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:

  1. Financial Acquittal: Download and complete the financial acquittal template (Word Doc file)

  2. Grants Acquittal: Please fill out the online form

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).