Grants and Fundraising

There are financial opportunities available to help your playgroup flourish

Playgroup Victoria’s Great Start Program

The Great Start Program will provide recipients with monetary support for items such as toys, books, arts and crafts kits. Successful applicants will receive mentoring and resources from Playgroup Victoria. We encourage new playgroups to check out the program eligibility guidelines and apply, leading towards the growth of more goodness at playgroup!

Local Community Grants

Local councils and philanthropic foundations throughout Victoria offer community grants each year. Many playgroups have successfully applied for and received these grants. If your playgroup is not incorporated, but you are registered with Playgroup Victoria, we can provide you with an auspice letter to support you in the grant application. You can read more about auspicing below. Playgroups receiving grants are responsible for using funds according to the conditions of the grant and are accountable for all monies spent.

Current community grants available:

Community Grants & Funding Programs Melton City Council

Maribyrnong Community Grant Program

Geelong Community Foundation Grants

Australia Post Community Grants Program

Bayside City Council Community Grants

Moonee Valley Community Grants

Community Grants Program – Merri-bek City Council

City of Melbourne Community Funding and Grants Opportunities 

Auspice 

An auspice is an organisation that manages grant funding on your behalf. A small community group, such as a playgroup, with limited resources may use a larger not-for-profit organisation as their auspice. Funding bodies may need the money to go to an incorporated organisation or a registered charity – and not all playgroups are either of these things. If your playgroup requires auspice support and is registered with Playgroup Victoria, we can act as the auspicing organisation when you apply. Please click the button below to learn more.

Looking for fundraising ideas?

As most playgroups are independent and run by volunteers – money matters are important. Playgroups require money for upkeep, bills, rent, insurance, activities and outings. Find some fundraising ideas below!