VMA Project-Based Grant Information

The aim of the project-based grants is to break down barriers to volunteering faced by one or more of

the six identified priority groups:

• People with disability

• First Nations people

• Newly-arrived migrants

• Vulnerable women

• Young people aged 12-18

• People who are unemployed

• Intersectional projects (focussing on more than one (1) priority group), are also encouraged.

Project outcomes are expected to be shared to build sector-wide capacity to support these priority

groups to engage in volunteering.

In 2024/ 25 there will be a total pool of $300,000 available for projects that seek to achieve these aims.

This total pool aims reach all six priority groups with a mix of regional, rural, remote and metro

projects.

Project Eligibility

• Engaging volunteers from one or more priority groups.
• Developing models/ resources that can build sector-wide capacity.
• Organisations that can demonstrate a working relationship with one of more of the priority groups.

Purpose of Grants

• Increase diversity & inclusion in the volunteer sector.
• Break down barriers to volunteering for priority groups.
• Promote best practice & innovation.
• Reach regional & rural areas.
• Foster cross-sector collaboration.

Key Dates