Parliament of Victoria, in partnership with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, is offering grant funding for Neighbourhood Houses to promote and provide education around civic participation and democracy in their communities.

The aim of this partnership is to increase community understanding and confidence in:
  • Civic participation
  • Democratic process
  • Advocacy
  • Civic leadership

We welcome creative approaches to the subject matter, and hope to reach a broad spectrum of demographics and areas with this program.

Through the generosity of the Parliament of Victoria, Neighbourhood Houses across rural, regional, and metro Victoria can apply for grants of up to $3,000 to run programs or events.

You will need to be a member of NHVic to be eligible to apply.

Applications for the grant open Tuesday 8 September 2026 and will close 5pm Friday 30 October 2026. Applicants will be informed about the outcome by early December.

Grant recipients need to run the project between 15 February 2027 and 15 June 2027.

Successful grant recipients must provide NHVic with information about the outcomes, photos, and case stories from their projects by 30 June 2027. The data will be used by NHVic to compile a final report on behalf of all successful grant recipients.

If you have any questions regarding this grant, please contact Brittany Prentice via email brittany@nhvic.org.au.
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