Agricultural and pastoral society program and grants
In 2026-27, the Victorian Government has made available funding for the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants 2026-27 Program (Program). The Program is available to support 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 this Program, 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 Friday 31 July 2026
Applications close
5 pm Friday 11 September 2026
Return to a draft grant application
More information
Email enquiries to agricultural.grants@agriculture.vic.gov.au