The Victorian Government’s Regional All Abilities Participation Grants are now open.
Regional All Abilities Participation Grants support grassroots sport and active recreation clubs and community-based not-for-profit organisations, to enable ongoing, sustainable and meaningful participation for people with disability in regional Victoria.
Grants will support organisations to:
- Purchase modified equipment, assistive technology, adaptive clothing and environmental aids
- Recruit, mentor, employ and retain a person with disability to a paid or voluntary position
- Employ a specialised workforce to support people with disability
- Reduce travel costs for active participants with disability
- Broaden the range of on-going, flexible and place-based sport or active recreation programs
- Increase awareness, understanding, acceptance, community pride and connection
Grants of up to $25,000 are available in three categories:
Category 1: Equipment and Travel
Helping organisations remove barriers to participation by funding:
- Inclusive equipment, assistive technology, adaptive uniforms and environmental aids
- Travel assistance for players and officials with disability and support staff.
Category 2: Inclusion Workforce
Strengthening organisation capacity to welcome and support people with disability through:
- Hiring specialised staff to assist participants
- Creating paid or volunteer roles for people with disability, including mentoring and retention support.
Category 3: Programs and Disability-led Initiatives
Empowering organisations to deliver meaningful, inclusive experiences by funding:
- Ongoing sport or active recreation programs tailored for people with disability
- Initiatives led by or involving people with disability in planning and decision-making.
Support and Partnership Opportunities
Our team is here to assist with the following:
Application Guidance
- Assistance with understanding eligibility requirements, grant categories and submission guidelines
- Support in preparing applications to ensure they align with the program’s objectives and assessment criteria
Project Development Support
Expert advice on designing inclusive programs and initiatives that effectively meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Partner with Sports Central
Partnering with our organisation to deliver a project is a fantastic way to combine expertise, resources and networks to create inclusive, impactful initiatives for people with disabilities.
Ongoing Support
- Advice on implementing projects successfully
- Strategies for sustaining initiatives beyond the funding period
To discuss support and partnership opportunities, phone 5331 6965 or email info@sportscentral.org.au.
For further information click here.
Applications close on Wednesday 19th November 2025.