Celebrating Disability Pride Month and Strengthening Inclusive Community Sport
This Disability Pride Month, we celebrate the achievements, leadership, and contributions of people with disability across sport and active recreation. It is a time to recognise the importance of inclusion, visibility, and opportunity — and to continue building communities where everyone can participate, belong, and thrive.
Community sport plays a powerful role in bringing people together. When clubs and organisations embrace inclusion, they don’t just increase participation — they strengthen connection, pride, and wellbeing across their entire community.
Regional All Abilities Participation Grants Now Open
The 2026–27 Regional All Abilities Participation Grants are now available to support organisations across regional Victoria to increase participation opportunities and reduce barriers for people with disability.
Grants of up to $25,000 are available to support projects that:
- Purchase modified equipment, assistive technology, adaptive clothing, or environmental aids
- Support inclusive workforce development, including recruitment, mentoring, and employment of people with disability
- Employ specialised staff to better support participants with disability
- Reduce travel costs for participants, including players, officials, and support personnel
- Deliver ongoing, flexible, and place-based sport or active recreation programs
- Strengthen awareness, inclusion, and community connection
Who Can Apply
Eligible organisations include community sport clubs, State Sporting Associations, Regional Sports Assemblies, disability sporting organisations, health and allied health providers, neighbourhood houses, social enterprises, and registered charities operating in regional Victoria.
Key Dates
- Close: 12 August 2026
- Projects can commence from: Late October 2026
- Quotes accepted from: June 2026 onwards
- Notification of outcomes: October 2026
For organisations across regional Victoria, these grants offer a meaningful opportunity to strengthen inclusion and create lasting change in community sport.