Victorian Government is currently accepting applications for its Men’s Shed Funding Program Grant 2026-27. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Victorian Government - Men’s Shed Funding Program Grant
The Men’s Shed Funding Program is an initiative by the Victorian Government designed to improve men’s health, wellbeing, and social connection through community-based men’s sheds.These sheds are shared spaces where men can connect socially, learn and share skills, participate in meaningful activities, and reduce loneliness and isolation.
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Victorian Government - Men’s Shed Funding Program Grant Requirements
To be eligible to apply for grant, applicants must:
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- be an organisation incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012, Corporations Act 2001(Cth) or equivalent state legislation, or
- be a company incorporated under the Corporations Act and registered as a not-for-profit through the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, or
- if an Aboriginal entity, be incorporated, including Aboriginal not-for-profit organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Traditional Owner groups and land trusts, or
- be a local government entity
and
- have appropriate insurance cover (note: these grants do not include insurance cover).
To be eligible to apply for funding, your application must be for a shed located in Victoria and:
- meet the definition of a men’s shed as outlined in the program guidelines
- respond to at least one of the program’s objectives
- show a community need for the project in line with the grant amount requested
- be submitted by an eligible organisation
- be seeking funding for an eligible purpose
- provide a 20% co-contribution
- incorporate the principles of universal design, including disability access requirements
- have no outstanding reports from previous Men’s Shed Funding Program grants.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
04 June, 2026
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