Local community groups are invited to apply for funding under the 2025-26 Volunteer Grants Round, which is now open for expressions of interest (EOI).Volunteer Grants support the work of community organisations that rely on volunteers by removing barriers to volunteering and promoting awareness of volunteering opportunities.
Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Grants can be used to purchase communication or insurance items and/or purchase items for the main purpose of supporting volunteer cohorts and volunteer-run activities.
The 2025–26 Volunteer Grants will open for expressions of interest through Federal Members of Parliament (MP). Organisations are advised to read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and contact their local Federal MP for details on how to submit an expression of interest.
Those interested in putting in an expression of interest should go to the GrantConnect website https://bit.ly/4s6TiIT to carefully read the criteria as they have been modified from previous years.
Further information about the Volunteer Grants program, including requesting an EOI form, can be obtained via Andrew Gee’s Electorate Office on (02) 6361 7138or by email at andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au
The EOI period closes at 5pm on Tuesday 31 March 2026. Organisations nominated by their MP will be invited by the Department of Social Services to fill out an application form in May 2026.