Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner Building Justice Anew Change Grants Stream 2026

🌟 About the Opportunity

The Justice Anew Change Grants Stream aims to support the Victorian community legal sector in forming partnerships to implement ambitious, transformational initiatives. These initiatives are designed to shape the future of legal assistance in Victoria.

🎁 Benefits

• Funding Period: 1–3 years (multi-year funding possible).
• Funding is tailored and time-limited.
• Projects must commence after approval.
• Designed for transformational, sector-wide initiatives rather than routine operations.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants must:

• Be Victorian-based Community Legal Centres.
• Demonstrate the capacity to deliver system-level initiatives.
• Align strongly with the grant objectives.
• Show a commitment to partnerships and collaborative approaches benefiting the broader legal assistance ecosystem.

📅 Application Date and Process

1. Review Guidelines: Download the application guidelines to ensure your organisation is eligible and your proposal aligns with the grant stream's aims and criteria.
2. Consultation: In February 2026, speak with the Grants team about your proposal before submitting an application. Schedule a meeting by emailing funding@lsbc.vic.gov.au no later than Monday, 16 February 2026.
3. Submit Application: Complete your application via the Online Portal and submit it by 5 PM on Monday, 2 March 2026.

📌 Application Deadline

02 March 2026

🔗 Application Portal

• View detailed information about the program on the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner Grants Page.
• Apply directly via the Online Application Portal.

• Funding period: 1–3 years (multi-year funding possible)
• Funding is tailored and time-limited
• Projects must commence after approval
• Designed for transformational, sector-wide initiatives rather than routine operations