Men's Shed Program

Men’s Shed Funding Program

Grant applications have opened for the 2026-27 Men’s Shed Funding Program. Men’s sheds play an important role in our state’s local communities. They help to connect community members, reduce social isolation and promote positive health 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. 

Grant applications should explain how the project will help the shed to be accessible and inclusive.

This funding is part of our commitment to ensure men across the state are better connected in their local communities.  

Applications close at 2:00 PM, Thursday 4 June 2026. 

For more information visit Men's Shed Funding Program on vic.gov.au.

If you have any questions about the Men's Shed Funding Program:

• call: (03) 8633 4765
• email: mens.sheds@dffh.vic.gov.au

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.