Agricultural and pastoral society program and grants

The Victorian Government has made additional funding available for the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants 2026–27 Program (Program). The additional funding will support more Agricultural and Pastoral Societies to stimulate community involvement across Victoria in activities that promote agriculture.

Grants of up to $10,000 per eligible society are available for eligible projects. Projects that will be considered may include initiatives that:

• provide new, or improved or upgraded facilities for exhibitions, competitions and displays, such as upgrading fencing and stables, or areas used for shearing demonstrations and wool exhibits and/or judging of commercial and stud animals
• enhance public amenities at showgrounds such as toilets, seating and disabled access or projects that enable safe movement of visitors, improve accessibility and reduce traffic congestion
• improve essential infrastructure for electricity and water supply
• enhance biosecurity planning such as a written biosecurity plan, signage or improved facilities to create separate housing of different species of animals for biosecurity purposes
• create spaces for social connection, education, and youth engagement opportunities
• recognise and celebrate First Nations culture such as Acknowledgement of Country signage and construction of dedicated First Nations art and performance spaces.

Funding for this initiative is supported through the Department of Treasury and Finance’s (DTF) Community Support Fund. For further information visit Community Support Fund on the DTF website.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply, applicants must be either:

• a company incorporated pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001 and registered with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission; or
• an incorporated association incorporated pursuant to the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012; or
• another incorporated entity approved by the Department,

AND must satisfy one of the following:

• be a not-for-profit entity and operate for a purpose related to agriculture, horticulture or pastoral outcomes and/or fostering community involvement in these areas including, for example, by holding regional field days. Entities may include incorporated associations which are Victorian Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Societies; or
• be a peak body involved in providing support to other entities in the area of pastoral activities, agriculture or horticulture including for example Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd; or
• be a registered member of Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd.

Note: Applicants cannot apply for funding under the second round if they have not fully completed and acquitted projects under the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants 2025–26 Program or previous rounds.

Program guidelines

Prior to applying for funding, applicants should read the program guidelines.

View the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants 2026–27 Program guidelines

Apply for a grant

Applications open
9 am Monday 26 October 2026

Applications close
5 pm Monday 23 November 2026

Start a grant application

Return to a draft grant application

Upcoming Victorian Election

As the Victorian State election will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026, the Victorian Government will assume a caretaker role from 6 pm on 3 November 2026 until such time that either it becomes clear that the incumbent government will be returned, or when a new government is commissioned.

In line with the caretaker conventions, the incoming government will determine whether to proceed with this grant process and award funding after the caretaker period.

Applicants should be aware that:

• all information about this grant process represents the position of the current government only, and is subject to change
• the incoming government may decide to not proceed with this grant process.

More information

Email enquiries to agricultural.grants@agriculture.vic.gov.au