Disability self help grants from the Victorian Government assist disability self help groups with general expenses and running costs, as well as minor works and equipment.
Applications for the 2021-2023 funding round are now open and will close at 4pm on 15 February 2022.
Applications can be completed online through the new SmartyGrants online grants management platform.
Groups can apply for up to $10,000 over 2 years, with priority groups for 2021-23 including:
- Aboriginal Victorians
- young people (aged 12-25)
- women and girls
- people from culturally diverse communities
- people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse or intersex
- groups based in regional or rural Victoria.
More information about the 2021–2023 Disability self help grants program, including program guidelines and other resources, can be found here.
Enquiries about 2021–2023 Disability self help grants program can be made by to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing by emailing disabilityshg@dhhs.vic.gov.au or by phoning 1300 880 043.
Hard copies of program resources, including the program guidelines and application form, are also available on request.