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Shopfront and accessibility grants

Grants for upgrading business premises: shopfront and façade works, and making premises accessible for customers with disability or limited mobility. Most are run by councils for businesses in their area. 5 open now. Updated 28 Oct 2026.

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  • Accessibility Improvement Grant (Universal Tourism Grant)

    Latrobe City Council

    Small tourism businesses operating in Latrobe City with 20 or fewer full-time equivalent staff (or turnover under $1 million) and an ABN, plus not-for-profits. Major grants need a 25% co-contribution from businesses (half can be in-kind); Minor grants need none. Projects include ramps, handrails, accessible signage and accessibility training.

    Up to $25,000 (Major) or $3,000 (Minor)
    Closes 30 Oct 20262 days left

  • Hume City Shopfront Improvement Grant Program 2026/27

    Hume City Council

    Retail and hospitality businesses with a street-facing shopfront in a Hume shopping strip. You need an ABN, at least 12 months of trading, and at least 12 months left on your lease.

    Up to $7,500 (plus GST)
    Closes 27 Nov 2026

  • Shopfront Business Grants Program 2026-27

    City of Melbourne

    Small businesses with an ABN and fewer than 20 full-time equivalent staff that have signed a lease on a street-facing shopfront in the City of Melbourne (CBD, Docklands, Southbank, Carlton, North Melbourne, Kensington and nearby suburbs) that was vacant for at least 6 months before the lease. Franchises and subsidiaries of larger companies are excluded. Funding goes to retail, hospitality or creative space fit-outs.

    Up to $20,000 (excluding GST)
    Open until 30 June 2027 or until funding runs out

  • West Wimmera Shopfront Improvement Grant 2026/27

    West Wimmera Shire Council

    Retail and hospitality businesses with a street-facing shopfront in West Wimmera Shire, fewer than 20 employees, a current ABN, the right permits and up-to-date rates. You can't apply if you received this grant in the past two years. Covers ramps, painting, windows, awnings, lighting and similar works.

    Up to $5,000 (plus GST)
    Closes 30 Jun 2027 or earlier if the yearly budget runs out

  • Bayside Business Accessibility Grants 2026-27

    Bayside City Council

    Businesses in the City of Bayside. The portable ramps stream covers a ramp and storage, after a free assessment by the council's ramp provider. The minor upgrades stream covers things like permanent ramps, wider doorways, grab rails and accessible tapware, and needs an equal co-payment. Tenants may need the building owner's approval.

    Up to $1,000 (ramps) or $10,000 (upgrades)
    Guidelines say open until June 2027 or until funds run out (the application portal shows 6 Jun 2028)

Common questions

How many shopfront and accessibility grants are open in Victoria?

5 right now, the next to close being Accessibility Improvement Grant (Universal Tourism Grant) (Closes 30 Oct 2026).

Who runs shopfront and accessibility grants in Victoria?

The programs we track are run by Bayside City Council, City of Melbourne, Hume City Council, Latrobe City Council, West Wimmera Shire Council. Most are for businesses located in that council area.

How much are shopfront and accessibility grants worth?

Accessibility Improvement Grant (Universal Tourism Grant): Up to $25,000 (Major) or $3,000 (Minor); Hume City Shopfront Improvement Grant Program 2026/27: Up to $7,500 (plus GST); Shopfront Business Grants Program 2026-27: Up to $20,000 (excluding GST); West Wimmera Shopfront Improvement Grant 2026/27: Up to $5,000 (plus GST); Bayside Business Accessibility Grants 2026-27: Up to $1,000 (ramps) or $10,000 (upgrades).

Can someone write the application for me?

Yes. We check your business against the criteria and write the application; you read it, sign it and submit it. Nothing to pay unless you win. If you do, the fee is 12% of the grant money you receive, capped at A$3,000 + GST.

Get told when a new grant fits your business

Tell us your business once. We find the grants it qualifies for now, then check every new grant against it and email you when one fits. If you want one, we write the application. Nothing to pay unless you win.

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