Apply for a Grant
The Ballarat Foundation provides a range of targeted grant opportunities to support community-driven initiatives across our region.
Ballarat Women’s Fund Grant
Supporting projects that advance gender equality, prevent family violence and create opportunities for women in the Ballarat community.
respect ballarat grants program
Respect Victoria has partnered with the Ballarat Foundation to administer a grants program as part of Respect Ballarat.
Applications through the Ballarat Foundation for Respect Ballarat Grants have CLOSED.
Community Impact Grants
Supporting initiatives that reduce disadvantage and strengthen wellbeing in the Ballarat community. Projects must align with focus areas including mental health, food insecurity and youth support.
Ballarat Innovation Grant
Funding innovative ideas that address key community challenges and create long term impact across the Ballarat region.
Peter Amor Sports Participation Fund Grant
Helping young people facing financial barriers participate in sport through funding for local clubs and community organisations.
Wimmera Primary Care Partnership Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funding community initiatives that improve health and wellbeing across the Wimmera and South Mallee region, with a focus on prevention and community led solutions.
Matthew George Young Stockman Award
Supporting the professional development of a young Australian in the beef cattle industry through funding for an overseas study tour.
We work on Wadawurrung land
The Ballarat Foundation acknowledges the Wadawurrung people, the traditional owners of the lands and waterways in our region. We recognise their diversity, resilience, and the ongoing place that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people hold in our communities. We pay our respects to the Elders, both past and present, and commit to working together in the spirit of mutual understanding, respect and reconciliation.
The Ballarat Foundation is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where everyone is welcomed, respected and empowered to thrive.