ClosedNon-Profit2025-27

FReeZA 2025-27

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing · Australia

FReeZA 2025-27 supports Victorian organisations to work with young people aged 12 to 25 to create, plan and deliver music, creative arts and cultural events. The program funds youth-led, safe and accessible events and related skill development, partnerships and employment pathway activities across Victoria.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$45K – $120K

Duration

up to 3 years

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Based in Victoria and seeking funding for eligible activities Must have a current ABN and be an eligible local government, not-for-profit, Aboriginal entity or incorporated social enterprise No overdue reports from previous or current Department of Families, Fairness and Housing grants Unincorporated groups without an ABN may apply only through an eligible auspice; private companies, sole traders, individuals and charitable trusts are ineligible
Applicants must be based in Victoria, have a current Australian Business Number, and be an eligible organisation such as a Victorian local government authority, a not-for-profit legal entity, an incorporated Aboriginal entity, or an incorporated social enterprise with a mission related to supporting young people and/or the creative industries. Applicants must seek funding for eligible activities, have no overdue reports from previous or current grants funded via the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, and include all mandatory attachments relevant to their application type. Unincorporated associations and community organisations with no ABN are not eligible to apply directly but may apply through an eligible auspice organisation. Private for-profit companies, sole traders, individuals and charitable trusts are not eligible. Funded activities must occur in Victoria and comply with program conditions including child safety, supervision, insurance and reporting requirements.

What's Funded

Eligible activities include music, creative arts and cultural events for young people; project coordination and staffing directly linked to the activity; volunteer reimbursements and honoraria; training and development for staff, young people and volunteers; initiatives supporting employment pathways for young people; transport for young people attending events; some recreational and social events aligned to program objectives; and partnership or network-building activities.

Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to deliver youth-led events and activities that respond to local needs, build young people's skills and participation, support pathways into the creative industries, ensure safe and inclusive engagement, and report against agreed milestones, budgets and final acquittal requirements.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitlocal_governmentindigenous_organisationother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitytrainingemploymentother

Keywords

youthmusicartscreative industriescultural eventsVictoriacommunity eventsyoung people

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FReeZA 2025-27?

The FReeZA 2025-27 is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Australia, providing $45K – $120K in funding. FReeZA 2025-27 supports Victorian organisations to work with young people aged 12 to 25 to create, plan and deliver music, creative arts and cultural events. The program funds youth-led, safe and accessible events and related skill development, partnerships and employment pathway activities across Victoria.

How much funding does the FReeZA 2025-27 provide?

The FReeZA 2025-27 provides $45K – $120K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 3 years.

Who is eligible for the FReeZA 2025-27?

Based in Victoria and seeking funding for eligible activities Must have a current ABN and be an eligible local government, not-for-profit, Aboriginal entity or incorporated social enterprise No overdue reports from previous or current Department of Families, Fairness and Housing grants Unincorporated groups without an ABN may apply only through an eligible auspice; private companies, sole traders, individuals and charitable trusts are ineligible

What activities are funded?

Eligible activities include music, creative arts and cultural events for young people; project coordination and staffing directly linked to the activity; volunteer reimbursements and honoraria; training and development for staff, young people and volunteers; initiatives supporting employment pathways for young people; transport for young people attending events; some recreational and social events aligned to program objectives; and partnership or network-building activities.

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