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FAQs

Can I submit multiple grant applications?

Yes, provided they are for entirely different projects. However, as we prefer to spread our funding broadly, it is rare for one organisation to receive two grants in one cycle.

Who do I contact for advice and inquiries?

If you are unable to find an answer to your question in the Guidelines, on the Sub-Fund pages or in these FAQs, please email grants@vwt.org.au and a member of our team will call you back.

Is my organisation eligible for a grant?

Location: Your project must benefit women, girls and gender diverse people living in Victoria.

Legal status: Your organisation (or your auspice partner) must have DGR Item 1 and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status. For more information on auspicing, please see our Guidelines.

Partnerships: We welcome applications for projects delivered in partnership by two or more eligible organisations.

Individuals: We cannot fund individuals.

Amount: Most grants are between $2,000 and $10,000.

When are grant decisions made?

The grants program will open in April, 2026 and closes in June. Decisions will be announced in September.

Do you have a project budget template?

Download the Budget Template and attach to your application.

 

Is there a Grant Agreement?

Successful applicants are required to sign a Grant Agreement, which outlines the VWBT’s requirements. This Grant Agreement will be sent to successful applicants at the time of notification of the grant.

How do I provide a project report and financial acquittal?

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).

Should I acknowledge our grant from the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust?

Grantee organisations are encouraged to acknowledge our support. A .jpeg or .eps format of our logo is available on request. Please contact us for electronic files and guidelines on how to use the logo and the wording to acknowledge the VWBT and/or Sub-Funds.   Please email your request to grants@vwt.org.au 

Is it important to communicate the outcomes of our project?

An important aspect of the Trust’s work is understanding and communicating the outcomes and impact of our grants. If you believe your organisation’s project was successful and there is a great story to tell, please contact us to discuss how we can share this news.

How do I seek an amendment to our grant?

If there are significant changes to your project (including key personnel, project scope, timeline, expected outcomes and outputs) you are required to contact the Trust and discuss the change.

Please contact the grants team to discuss this by emailing grants@vwt.org.au