As we move through Q2, a number of sector-specific grant opportunities are closing in April, particularly across education, healthcare, local government and community sport. For organisations managing multiple funding streams, keeping track of deadlines is half the battle. Below is a curated snapshot of key grants currently open across Australia, grouped by sector.
Clubs
Telstra Footy Grants – Round 2 Closes 2 April 2026
Community AFL clubs can apply for grants of up to $20,000 to support participation growth, volunteer development, facility upgrades and program delivery.
Telstra Footy Grants are running multiple rounds in 2026:
• Round 2 closes 2 April 2026
• Round 3 closes 24 May 2026
• Round 4 closes 23 July 2026
Full details are available via the Telstra Footy Grants program.
Government
Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (Local Government Eligible)
The Australian Government’s Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program supports transformative infrastructure projects that activate regional growth, community development and economic resilience. Local councils are eligible applicants.
Funding supports:
• Regional infrastructure upgrades
• Community and cultural precinct activation
• Economic development projects
Program guidelines and eligibility details are available through the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program.
This is particularly relevant for councils planning multi-year capital works or precinct renewal projects.
Healthcare & Community Wellbeing
Growing Healthy Communities Grants (VicHealth)
VicHealth’s Growing Healthy Communities Grants provide funding of up to $150,000 to support initiatives improving the health and wellbeing of young people and families.
Projects may focus on preventative health programs, community-led wellbeing initiatives, inclusion and mental health support, and improving access to healthy food and physical activity.
Program information and eligibility criteria are available via VicHealth Growing Healthy Communities Grants.
Why This Matters
Across education providers, councils, health services and community organisations, April remains a busy funding period. Many of these programs require structured milestone tracking, include reporting and acquittal obligations, involve multiple stakeholders and run concurrently with existing funding streams.
As funding portfolios grow, maintaining visibility across applications, approvals and compliance requirements becomes increasingly important.
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