Shortstack - grant opportunities and surveys

Healthier, fairer communities

Funding of up to $150,000 is now available for Victorian organisations helping communities facing structural barriers to good health as part of health promotion foundation VicHealth’s Growing Healthy Communities grants.

This includes programs such as community gardens, creative spaces and innovative ideas that increase access to healthy, local food and create opportunities for active play, recreation, sport, and art.

Funding guidelines are available at vichealth.vic.gov.au, with applications closing July 31.

Regional telecommunications issues

Australians living and working in regional, rural and remote communities are encouraged to have their say on telecommunications issues with submissions closing in on July 31.

People can also fill in a short survey.

For information on the review, to make a submission, or to complete the survey, visit: www.rtirc.gov.au/consultation

Arts on tour

Applications are open for the latest round of the Touring Victoria program, providing grants of between $10,000 and $150,000 for artists and creative organisations to take their productions, performances and exhibitions to regional and outer-metropolitan Victoria.

The 2024 round of the Touring Victoria program will support artists and shows to hit the road from December 1 2024. Applications close on August 1.

For more information, including program guidelines, eligibility and how to apply, visit creative.vic.gov.au 

Regional Pride

Expressions of interest are open for Victoria's Pride Regional Activation Program, a summer events program designed to celebrate LGBTIQA+ Victorians.

As well as providing more opportunities for LGBTIQA+ people across the state to connect and express pride in who they are, the program gives Victorians the chance to show support for and celebrate rainbow communities and their friends and families.

Applications are open until Tuesday August 6.

To apply or for more information: midsumma.org.au/regional-activation