Grants and awards Resource Library > Grants and awards Grants Children's Week Grants Applications close: 16 July 2023, 11.59pmFunding body: Department of EducationAmount: Up to $1,000Description: The Victorian Department of Education is inviting eligible organisations to apply for a grant of up to $1,000 to contribute to the cost of hosting a Children’s Week activity that celebrates the theme "Children have the right to relax, play and to take part in activities they enjoy". Find out more Strengthening Rural Communities — Small & Vital Applications close: 31 August 2023, 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 — Rebuilding Regional Communities Applications close: 31 August 2023, 5pmFunding body: FRRRAmount: Up to $10,000Description: Recognising the impacts of COVID-19 on communities, the Australian Government has partnered with FRRR to distribute $5 million from 2022 to 2024 to support community-led initiatives. Find out more Strengthening Rural Communities — Prepare & Recover Applications close: 31 August 2023, 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 Awards Victorian Volunteering Awards 2023 Applications close: 12pm Monday 17 July 2023 Funding body: Volunteering Victoria with the support of the Victorian State GovernmentDescription: The Victorian Volunteering Awards recognise and celebrate the impact volunteers, volunteer leaders and volunteer programs have in building resilient communities, services and connections across Victoria. Find out more