Development Grants Round 5

About the Australian Government
Shed Development Program

The Australian Men’s Sheds Association (AMSA) administers the Australian Government Shed Development Program (the Program) on behalf of the Australian Government in order to provide direct financial assistance to men’s sheds across Australia.

Under the Program, $250,000 is allocated each financial year and two funding rounds of approximately $125,000 will occur in each financial year.

Across three years a total of $750,000 will be allocated to assist new and existing Sheds. 

All Sheds in Australia can apply for up to a total of $10,000  for a range of financial support across the three funding categories:

  • Category One: Tools & Equipment to a maximum of $4,000

  • Category Two: Building Maintenance & Development to a maximum of $6,000

  • Category Three: Shed Activities & Programs to a maximum of $5,000

Application Form Category One: Tools & Equipment

Application Form - Category One Tools & Equipment DOC

Application Form - Category One Tools & Equipment PDF

Application Form Category Two: Building Maitenance & Development

Application Form - Category Two Building Maintenance & Developmen DOC

Application Form - Category Two Building Maintenance & Development PDF

Application Form Category Three: Shed Activities & Programs

Application Form - Category Three Shed Activities & Programs DOC

Application Form - Category Three Shed Activities & Programs PDF

Round Five Guidlines

Guidelines DOC

Guidelines PDF

Writing your Application - Handy Hints

Writing your Application Handy Hints