Men's sheds provide a place for people to get together, work on common projects and contribute to their community.
Men’s Shed Funding Program
Grant applications are now open for the 2025-26 Men’s Shed Funding Program. Men’s sheds are a vital part of the Victorian community – creating opportunities for social connections and driving positive health and wellbeing outcomes for men.
The Men’s Shed Funding Program supports the construction and refurbishment of men’s sheds, and the purchase of major equipment.
The Victorian Government is continuing its $1 million annual investment in men’s sheds across the state.
Victorian men’s shed groups can apply for grants up to $100,000 towards:
- the construction of new men’s sheds, including the conversion of a building into a men’s shed
- the refurbishment, extension or upgrade of existing men’s sheds
- the purchase of major shed equipment for use in men’s sheds.
Applications should champion inclusiveness and accessibility in their communities so that all men can benefit.
This funding is part of our commitment to ensure men across the state are better connected in their local communities.
Applications close at 4:00 PM, Thursday 17 July 2025.
For more information visit Men's Shed Funding Program on vic.gov.au.
To apply for a grant visit the DFFH grants gateway.
If you have any questions about the Men's Shed Funding Program:
- call: (03) 8633 4765
- email: mens.sheds@dffh.vic.gov.au
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) will be holding information sessions to outline the grant application process.
You can join an information session using the following links:
Information session 1: Thursday 15 May 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMInformation session 2: Monday 19 May 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM- Information session 3: Thursday 29 May 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Information session 4: Tuesday 10 June 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join information session 4 - Information session 5: Friday 27 June 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Join information session 5
Victorian Men's Shed Association
The Victorian Government provides funding to the Victorian Men's Shed Association to provide leadership and capacity-building for Men's Sheds across Victoria.