Disability Self Help Grants Program 2026–2028

Grant Description

The Disability Self Help Grants Program 2026–2028, administered by the Victorian Government’s Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, provides grants of up to $7,000 per year for one or two years (maximum $14,000 over two years) to support disability self help groups across Victoria. The program recognises the valuable role of peer support groups in fostering social connection, mental health, wellbeing, and disability pride. Priority is given to groups supporting First Nations people, women and girls, young people (12–25), culturally diverse communities, neurodivergent people, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and regional or rural Victorians.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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