Look Over the Farm Gate – Community Grants

About the program

The National Centre for Farmer Health, as part of the Victorian Government‘s drought support, is delivering a Community Grants Program – Look Over the Farm Gate – to help communities come together and support farmers and farming families under stress. 

We know the vital role that strong, connected communities play in building resilience during tough times. This grants program empowers local organisations to create events and initiatives that are tailored to their unique community. The focus will be on activities which support mental wellbeing and bring people together but will include a wide range of events, as diverse as the communities where the ideas originate. 

What funding is available?

• Grants of up to $5,000 for eligible community organisations and groups in Victoria. (Please refer to the Terms & Conditions for full details.)
• In addition, successful applicants will receive an event resource pack from NCFH to support the delivery of their event. This pack includes digital and printed mental health and wellbeing resources tailored to farming communities.

Activities must be conducted before 31 October 2025.

Types of activities for your event

Whether you are being creative or responding to a specific need, get those ideas flowing! If it connects your community and supports mental wellbeing – it’s worth applying! Here’s a few ideas to get you started.

We encourage you to connect with local service providers, speakers, and community leaders when planning your event. For support with event planning or to enquire about National Centre for Farmer Health team involvement, please contact us.

Who can apply?

Anyone who is able to demonstrate links to a farming community can apply – including, but not limited to, community and/or farmer groups, sporting clubs, volunteer organisations, service providers, incorporated bodies, private businesses, local government organisations and healthcare providers. 

How to apply

To help plan your event and prepare this application, please read Tackling the Tough Topics: A step-by-step guide to plan mental health and wellbeing events in farming communities. This guide provides practical templates, case studies and top tips which will help you to design an event that is tailored to your community’s specific needs. 

Applications are now open! 

Complete the online questionnaire below to submit your application.

Get in quickly—grants are open until all funds are allocated!

See the timeline below for information on the application and funding process.

Events – coming soon!