24 August 2022 | Tennis Victoria

Your local federal government member is now accepting Expressions of Interest for the 2022/23 Volunteer grants.

Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to eligible not-for-profit community organisations.

This funding can be used for purposes such as:

• purchasing minor equipment for volunteers.
• contributing to costs incurred by volunteers in the course of their work.
• assisting with costs of training for volunteers.
• promoting awareness of and increasing participation in volunteering.

The objectives of Volunteer Grants are to:

• help community organisations to support the efforts of Australia’s volunteers
• help community organisations to support the inclusion of vulnerable people through volunteering
• encourage, support and increase participation in volunteering.

The programme has a two-stage process. Firstly, a completed EOI from the organisation is sent to its relevant Federal Member. Following a nomination panel process, a number of organisations will then be invited to make a full application to the Department of Social Services (Department) for the funding round.

Check if you can apply
You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. Before submitting an expression of interest, all applicants must read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines, to ensure that they are eligible for the funding and can meet all the requirements of the grant.

Expressions of interest must be made through the office of your federal member. Please click here to find your local member.

Tennis Victoria recommends submitting your expression of interest as soon as possible, as these grants are very competitive.

For more grants information, click here!