Grants and awards Resource Library > Grants and awards Grants Multicultural Festivals and Events Program Applications close: 19 April 2024, 3pmFunding body: DFFHAmount: Up to $50,000Description: The program funds community organisations to hold cultural festivals and events to ensure Victorians can celebrate and preserve cultures, and share traditions and encourage the broader Victorian community to take part in events that further learning, understanding and respect for different cultures and traditions. Find out more Victorian Landcare Grants Applications close: 30 April 2024, 5pmFunding body: DEECAAmount: Up to $20,000Description: The Victorian Government funds the Victorian Landcare Grants to support Landcare and environmental volunteer groups and networks with on-ground works, education and capacity building projects that protect and restore our land and natural environment. Find out more Strengthening Rural Communities — Small & Vital Applications close: 5 June 2024, 5pmFunding body: FRRRAmount: Up to $10,000Description: Gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Find out more Strengthening Rural Communities — Prepare & Recover Applications close: 5 June 2024, 5pmFunding body: FRRRAmount: Up to $25,000Description: Supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters through the medium to long term process. Find out more Multicultural Seniors Support Program Applications close: January 2025Funding body: DFFHAmount: Up to $8,000Description: For groups that support multicultural seniors to reduce isolation, foster social connections and build stronger connections with community. Find out more Everyday Legal Grants Applications close: OngoingFunding body: Victoria Law FoundationAmount: Up to $5,000Description: Everyday Legal Grants help community legal organisations and not-for-profit community groups deliver projects that support community needs and improve understanding of the justice system. Find out more Awards 2024 Victorian Training Awards Applications close: 12 April 2024, 11:59pmFunding body: Victorian Skills AuthorityDescription: 2024 marks the 70th year the Victorian Training Awards (VTAs) have honoured the best of the best in the state’s vocational education and training sector. There are 14 general award categories, People’s Choice Awards, and a special individual award – the Lynne Kosky Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement. Find out more Victorian Honour Roll of Women Applications close: 5 May 2024, 11:59pmFunding body: DFFHDescription: Celebrating the outstanding contributions made by Victorian women and acknowledging the many ways in which they have made a lasting contribution to our state. Find out more 2024 Victorian Learn Local Awards Applications close: 31 May 2024, 11:59pmFunding body: ACFEDescription: The Learn Local Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in pre-accredited adult community education. Learners, trainers, training organisations and programs are all eligible for nomination. Find out more