AUSTRALIA · GRANT
Volunteer Management Activity - 2027-2031
The Australian Government is inviting Volunteering Australia via a restricted process to apply to deliver services under the Family and Communities Program, Volunteer Management Activity nationally from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031. The grant will contribute to Program 2.1.6: Volunteering and Community Connectedness under DSS Outcome 2 by funding a nat…
Key facts
- Agency
- Agency not disclosed
- Location
- National
- Status
- Open
- Opened
- 28 Oct 2026
- Closing
- 10 Nov 2026
- Categories
- 141000 - Community Development
Summary and scope
The Australian Government is inviting Volunteering Australia via a restricted process to apply to deliver services under the Family and Communities Program, Volunteer Management Activity nationally from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031. The grant will contribute to Program 2.1.6: Volunteering and Community Connectedness under DSS Outcome 2 by funding a nationally coordinated model led by Volunteering Australia, supported by state and territory peak bodies, and targeted legal and capacity-building services. The grant opportunity is intended to strengthen community connectedness, improve inclusion and accessibility in volunteering. Funding will support the delivery of training, resources, tools, information and advisory services for volunteers and Volunteer Involving Organisations (VIOs), as well as targeted legal and capacity-building assistance. The activity will also support improved volunteer management practices, increased participation in volunteering, and greater inclusion and accessibility for diverse communities. The VMA aligns with the National Strategy for Volunteering 2023–2033 and aims to strengthen community connectedness, build organisational capability, and create a volunteering ecosystem that is responsive to the changing needs of volunteers, organisations and communities.
Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a grant, you must be the invited organisation listed in section 4.1 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and have received an invitation to apply through GrantConnect. You must also: be a legal entity, able to enter into a legally binding agreement have an Australian Business Number have an Australian bank account.
Source and freshness
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Information shown is sourced from public opportunity records. Official buyer documents and addenda take precedence for deadlines, eligibility and submission requirements.