National Volunteer Week Grants, supported by Lotterywest

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers and celebrates their significant contribution to communities across the country. Learn more about National Volunteer Week.

Volunteering WA, with generous support from Lotterywest, offers volunteer involving organisations across Western Australia the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $1,500 to organise an event or activity which recognises and thanks volunteers during National Volunteer Week.

How to apply

To submit an application for the 2026 National Volunteer Week Grants, first read through the documents below and apply online.

Relevant documents

• Grant guidelines
• Activity suggestions
• Joint activity suggestions
• Sample letter for multiple organisations

Applications close 13 February 2026.

For any queries relating to the National Volunteer Week Grants, please contact NVWgrants@volunteeringwa.org.au.