Children's Week Grants Program

Applicants must be either a Local Government Council or an eligible not-for-profit organisation in Victoria, and must hold applicable insurance including Public Liability. Only one application is permitted per organisation. Local Government Councils may apply for up to $700, while other eligible organisations may apply for up to $1,000. Eligible not-for-profit status may be assessed using Australian Business Register details, deductible gift recipient status or entity type, incorporation or auspicing arrangements, and other governing documents. Ineligible organisations include for-profit entities applying independently, kindergartens and their parent advisory groups or approved providers, long day care services and approved providers, occasional care services and approved providers, outside school hours care services and approved providers, family day care services and approved providers, playgroups, schools, and individuals or sole traders. Funded activities must be free of charge to Victorian children aged 0-12 years, available to the public, demonstrate an educational outcome or benefit, explore the 2025 Children's Week theme, avoid promoting commercial interests, and occur within Children's Week.