ClosedNon-Profit2026

2026 Coastcare Victoria Community Grants

Victorian Government · Australia

The annual Coastcare Victoria Community Grants provide funding to community-led environmental groups and organisations for projects that help communities care for the marine and coastal environment. The Victorian Government is investing up to $250,000 through the Sustainability Fund for this grant program.

Funding

$1 – $10K

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

• Applicants must be not-for-profit groups • Projects must be community-led environmental projects • Projects must assist the community in caring for the marine and coastal environment
Applicants are not-for-profit groups. Funded projects are community-led environmental projects that assist the community in caring for the marine and coastal environment.

What's Funded

Community-led environmental projects and activities that assist the community in caring for the marine and coastal environment.

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How to assess 2026 Coastcare Victoria Community Grants fit

This non-profit opportunity is listed for Non Profit in Victoria, with $1 – $10K in available funding. Use the eligibility, funded activities and outcome sections above to decide whether the opportunity is worth deeper work.

Before applying, check applicant type, location, project activities, required evidence, deadline pressure and whether the official guidelines match your project. A short readiness review can prevent wasted drafting time on a weak-fit grant.

Readiness checklist

  • Applicant type and location match the grant rules.
  • The project activities are clearly funded by the program.
  • Evidence, budget and delivery capacity are ready enough to support the claim.
  • The official application pathway and deadline have been confirmed.

Expected Outcomes

Improved care, stewardship and protection of Victoria's marine and coastal environment through community-led projects.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profit

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitysustainability

Keywords

coastcarecommunity grantsmarine environmentcoastal environmentenvironmental projectsSustainability FundVictoria

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the 2026 Coastcare Victoria Community Grants?

The 2026 Coastcare Victoria Community Grants is a non-profit grant offered by Victorian Government in Australia, providing $1 – $10K in funding. The annual Coastcare Victoria Community Grants provide funding to community-led environmental groups and organisations for projects that help communities care for the marine and coastal environment. The Victorian Government is investing up to $250,000 through the Sustainability Fund for this grant program.
2

How much funding does the 2026 Coastcare Victoria Community Grants provide?

The 2026 Coastcare Victoria Community Grants provides $1 – $10K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the 2026 Coastcare Victoria Community Grants?

  • Applicants must be not-for-profit groups
  • Projects must be community-led environmental projects
  • Projects must assist the community in caring for the marine and coastal environment
4

What activities are funded?

Community-led environmental projects and activities that assist the community in caring for the marine and coastal environment.
5

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