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Open grants for Victorian businesses

90 open federal, Victorian and council grants, checked daily against official sources and summarised in plain English. Updated 22 Oct 2026.

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  • Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant

    Federal · Australian Government

    Wine and cider producers with an ABN who make eligible domestic cellar door sales. The grant is calculated on those sales, up to $100,000 (ex GST).

    Funding of up to $100,000.
    Closes 23 Oct 2026Closes today

  • Launchpad Program

    Federal · Australian Government

    Early-stage startups working on technology that fits ARENA's renewable energy priorities, plus ecosystem organisations (such as accelerators) that help those startups grow.

    Funding varies.
    Closes 28 Oct 20265 days left

  • 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 20267 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 30 Oct 20267 days left

  • Hume City Small Business Grants 2026/27

    Hume City Council

    Businesses based in the City of Hume with an ABN and 20 or fewer full-time equivalent staff. You need 2 years of trading (12 months for start-ups, home-based businesses and sole traders), public liability insurance and up-to-date rates. You must attend a council information session before applying.

    Up to $20,000 (plus GST)
    Closes 30 Oct 20267 days left

  • Business Recovery Advisory Service – Summer 2026 Victorian Bushfires

    Victoria · Victorian Government

    Any business affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires. Advisers help you find available support and deal with insurers, landlords and recovery planning.

    Free, confidential, one-on-one support.
    Closes 31 Oct 20268 days left

  • Small Business Financial Counselling – Summer 2026 Victorian Bushfires

    Federal · Australian Government

    Small business owners whose business was affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires and who want help with finances, viability or insurance disputes.

    Expert advice and support from a specialist financial counsellor.
    Closes 31 Oct 20268 days left

  • Victorian Trees on Farms Program

    Victoria · Victorian Government

    Rural landholders in Victoria with a farming enterprise who want to plant trees, either for timber production or mixed native plantings that also benefit the farm.

    Funding varies.
    Closes 1 Nov 20269 days left

  • Love Your West: Night Time Diversification (Quick Response) 2026/27

    Maribyrnong City Council

    Businesses registered in the City of Maribyrnong, and not-for-profit incorporated associations, running night-time activities in Maribyrnong. Applications are assessed by a council panel with outcomes within 28 days of closing.

    Up to $10,000
    Closes 12 Nov 202620 days left

  • Skills Solutions Partnerships VIC

    Victoria · Victorian Government

    Victorian-headquartered businesses or industry groups that partner with a Victorian TAFE or dual-sector university, in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, circular economy, health tech and digital. Starts with an expression of interest.

    Funding varies.
    Closes 27 Nov 2026

  • BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC

    Victoria · Victorian Government

    Private owners of freehold land in Victoria who are willing to restore degraded land by planting native trees and shrubs.

    Funding varies.
    Closes 30 Nov 2026

  • Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian agrifood startups and small to medium businesses that want to explore the Thai market, research partners or commercial partnerships.

    Structured program support and travel allowance.
    Closes 30 Nov 2026

  • West Wimmera Business Assistance Grant (Small Business Development Grant)

    West Wimmera Shire Council

    Businesses starting or expanding operations in West Wimmera Shire that can show they will be financially viable and bring long-term benefit to the community, for example new jobs or investment. Read the council's small business grant policy before applying.

    Not stated
    Closes 17 Dec 2026

  • Business to Business (B2B) Grant Program 2026-27

    City of Whittlesea

    Small businesses in the City of Whittlesea that are members of the free Whittlesea Business Network, hold an active ABN, are the named owner or tenant on the lease, have suitable insurance and can show they are financially viable. Stream 2 is for businesses with 5 or fewer full-time equivalent staff. Funding is paid after you've matched the spend.

    Up to $10,000 (matched dollar for dollar)
    Closes 31 Dec 2026

  • Business Events and Conferences Fund 2026-27

    Warrnambool City Council

    Businesses in Warrnambool, businesses from elsewhere bringing a conference to Warrnambool, professional conference organisers and incorporated not-for-profits. The event must be held in the municipality, attract mostly visitors from outside Warrnambool and generate overnight stays. Talk to the council's events team before applying.

    Up to $5,000
    Closes 31 May 2027

  • NewAccess for Small Business Owners

    Federal · Australian Government

    Anyone aged 18 or over who owns a small business in any industry, including sole traders. No GP referral is needed.

    Free and confidential mental health coaching.
    Closes 30 Jun 2027

  • Retrofit Melbourne Financial Incentive Scheme 2026-27

    City of Melbourne

    Private owners of commercial office buildings in the City of Melbourne (or people authorised to act for them), including companies, trusts, individual owners and owners corporations. Buildings must be over 15 years old, mainly used as offices, and either unrated or rated 4 NABERS stars or less. You need an ABN, 12 months of operation and $20 million public liability cover.

    Up to $2,500 (benchmarking) or $7,500 (action plan)
    Closes 30 Jun 2027

  • 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

  • SME Industrial Decarbonisation Fund

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian small to medium manufacturers replacing fossil-fuel powered processes (for example gas-fired curing ovens or surface treatment) with electric or renewable alternatives.

    Funding varies.
    Closes 31 Dec 2027

  • Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program Sustainment Grants

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian companies that have been given a US Government assignment to maintain or repair Joint Strike Fighter components. Very specialised.

    Grants from $50,000 up to $250,000 to fund up to 50% of eligible project expenditure for phase 1 and 2. Phase 3 and 4 funding will be determined by the Department of Defence in accordance with the amount outlined in your supporting business case.
    Closes 30 Jun 2028

  • Cheaper Home Batteries Program

    Federal · Australian Government

    Households, businesses and community organisations installing a battery connected to a new or existing solar system. The discount is applied through the installer and will reduce over time.

    Discounts of up to 30% on the upfront cost of installing small-scale battery systems.
    Closes 31 Dec 2030

  • Digital Jobs Program VIC

    Victoria · Victorian Government

    Victorian businesses in manufacturing or construction that want to upskill leaders or workers in digital skills.

    Access to free training.
    Closing date not stated

  • Accommodation Provider EV Charger Grant

    Murrindindi Shire Council

    Registered overnight accommodation providers in Murrindindi Shire with an ABN and no outstanding council debts, that use solar or another green energy supply. Chargers must be at least 7 kW, installed by a Murrindindi-based electrician, available to guests and listed on PlugShare or similar.

    Up to $2,000
    Open, no fixed closing date

  • Australian Trusted Trader

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian businesses that import or export goods and can meet the accreditation requirements.

    Various benefits and resources are available.
    Closing date not stated

  • Instant Asset Write-Off

    Federal · Australian Government

    Businesses that meet the ATO's turnover test, buying new or second-hand assets under the threshold. Which year you can claim depends on your turnover and when the asset was first used.

    An asset write-off of up to $20,000.
    Closing date not stated

  • Disaster Assistance

    Federal · Australian Government

    Businesses (and individuals) affected by a declared natural disaster in Australia. What's available depends on the specific disaster declaration.

    Types of assistance and support vary.
    Closing date not stated

  • 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)

  • Performance Bonds

    Federal · Australian Government

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses that need a bond as security for a contract.

    Performance or warranty bonds.
    Closing date not stated

  • Export Finance Australia Bonds

    Federal · Australian Government

    Small to medium exporters with annual revenue over $250,000 that have been trading for at least 2 years.

    Bonds from $100,000.
    Closing date not stated

  • Invoice Finance

    Federal · Australian Government

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses with credit sales or contracts that need working capital.

    Invoice finance.
    Closing date not stated

  • Young Farmer Duty Exemption or Concession VIC

    Victoria · Victorian Government

    Young farmers buying their first farmland property in Victoria. Farmland valued at $600,000 or less can be fully exempt, with a concession above that (check the age and other conditions on the official page).

    Duty concessions vary depending on the farmland value.
    Closing date not stated

  • Space Concession

    Federal · Australian Government

    Businesses setting up a space project that need to import eligible high-tech goods.

    Duty-free tariffs on eligible imported goods for use in a space project.
    Closing date not stated

  • Certain Inputs to Manufacture (CIM)

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian manufacturers importing eligible chemical, plastics or paper goods, or metals used in food packaging, who can show a performance advantage over local alternatives.

    Import duty concessions to help reduce the cost of manufacturing products.
    Closing date not stated

  • StartSpace VIC

    Victoria · Victorian Government

    Early-stage founders in Victoria who are building a new business. There are free and paid membership options.

    Access to coworking space, learning, networking and funding opportunities.
    Closing date not stated

  • Duty Drawback Scheme

    Federal · Australian Government

    Exporters who legally own the goods when they're exported, either unused or processed into other export goods. The minimum claim is $100.

    Drawback amounts vary.
    Closing date not stated

  • National Reconstruction Fund

    Federal · Australian Government

    Mainly Australian-based businesses with investment proposals in areas such as renewables, medical science, transport, value-added agriculture or resources, defence and enabling technology.

    Funding varies.
    Closing date not stated

  • Victorian Energy Upgrades VIC

    Victoria · Victorian Government

    Victorian businesses that buy and install approved energy-efficient products through an accredited provider.

    Discounts vary depending on the products purchased.
    Closing date not stated

  • Drought Loans

    Federal · Australian Government

    Eligible farm businesses preparing for, managing through or recovering from drought.

    Loans up to $2 million.
    Closing date not stated

  • Product Stewardship for Oil Program

    Federal · Australian Government

    Businesses that recycle used oil, or use eligible recycled oil in their operations, under the Product Stewardship for Oil Program.

    Benefit rates vary.
    Closing date not stated

  • Wage Subsidies

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian businesses filling an ongoing position with a candidate referred through a Workforce Australia, ParentsNext or Transition to Work provider.

    Subsidies up to a maximum of $10,000.
    Open, no fixed closing date

  • Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme

    Federal · Australian Government

    Businesses running an approved project that reduces emissions or stores carbon, for example through new technology, equipment upgrades or vegetation management.

    Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs).
    Closing date not stated

  • Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System – Employer Incentives

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian businesses that employ an Australian apprentice. Higher incentives apply for housing construction and clean energy apprentices.

    Financial support through incentives.
    Closing date not stated

  • Supported Wage System

    Federal · Australian Government

    Employers of a person with disability whose productivity is affected by that disability.

    Free productivity assessment.
    Closing date not stated

  • Workplace Legal Advice Program

    Federal · Australian Government

    Employers with fewer than 15 staff who don't have a lawyer, in-house HR or employer association membership.

    Free, independent legal advice.
    Closing date not stated

  • Fuel Tax Credits

    Federal · Australian Government

    Businesses that use fuel in machinery, plant, equipment, heavy vehicles or light vehicles off public roads. You need to be registered for GST.

    Credit for fuel tax.
    Closing date not stated

  • Electrification Skills Program VIC

    Victoria · Victorian Government

    Electricians, plumbers, gasfitters and related workers in Victoria who want to upskill for electrification work.

    Fully funded training.
    Closing date not stated

  • VicScreen Funding and Incentives

    Victoria · VicScreen (Victorian Government)

    Victorian screen practitioners and businesses, plus Australian and international productions that bring screen work to Victoria.

    Various funding and incentives programs are available.
    Closing date not stated

  • Screen Australia Funding and Support

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian screen practitioners and production businesses. Each stream (documentary, First Nations, industry development and others) has its own rules and deadlines.

    Various funding programs and resources are available.
    Closing date not stated

  • Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund: Low Carbon Liquid Fuels

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian entities with projects that speed up domestic low carbon liquid fuel production, technology demonstration or feedstock supply chains.

    Funding of between $1 and $15 million.
    Closing date not stated

  • Victorian Supply Chain Uplift Program

    Victoria · Victorian Government

    Victorian defence industry businesses that want to get accredited, prepare tenders, upgrade facilities or develop products to supply Hanwha Australia.

    Matched funding of between $2,000 and $100,000.
    Closing date not stated

  • Defence Industry Development Grants Program

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian small to medium businesses building defence capability, skills or exports. Defence industry associations can apply for the skilling stream only.

    Grants up to: Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream – $1,000,000 Skilling stream – $250,000 Exports stream – $250,000 Security stream – $100,000. Grants will cover up to 50% of eligible expenditure.
    Closing date not stated

  • Advancing Renewables Program

    Federal · Australian Government

    Businesses with an ABN (most streams also require an Australian incorporated entity) working on eligible renewable energy projects.

    Funding amounts vary.
    Closing date not stated

  • Wage Subsidy Scheme

    Federal · Australian Government

    Businesses with an ABN that hire a job seeker registered with a Disability Employment Service provider and haven't already received a subsidy for the same job.

    Funding of up to $1650.
    Closing date not stated

  • Regional Events Fund VIC

    Victoria · Victorian Government

    Organisations, including businesses, that want to run or grow an event in regional Victoria. Talk to Visit Victoria or your Regional Tourism Board first for major events.

    Funding varies depending on the stream being applied for.
    Closing date not stated

  • Indigenous Advancement Strategy

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian organisations, including businesses, delivering projects in areas such as jobs, schooling, safety, culture or remote communities.

    Funding amounts vary.
    Closing date not stated

  • Agrifutures Australia RD&E Investment

    Federal · Australian Government

    Organisations that can deliver research or innovation for rural industries such as chicken meat, rice and honeybees. Each call has its own requirements.

    Funding varies depending on the RFQ or Open Call.
    Closing date not stated

  • CSIRO Kick-Start

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian startups and small to medium businesses that want CSIRO's help researching, prototyping or testing a new product or process.

    Matched funding between $20,000 and $60,000.
    Closing date not stated

  • Employment Assistance Fund

    Federal · Australian Government

    Employers or workers where an employee with disability or a mental health condition needs equipment, adjustments, software or support (including Auslan) to do their job.

    Funding varies.
    Closing date not stated

  • Driving the Nation Program

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian organisations with ZEV projects such as heavy battery-electric vehicle deployment or grid integration.

    Minimum funding of $500,000.
    Closing date not stated

  • Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF)

    Federal · Australian Government

    Early-stage biomedical companies turning research into products or services.

    Investment to develop and commercialise biomedical discoveries.
    Closing date not stated

  • Export Finance Australia Guarantees

    Federal · Australian Government

    Small to medium exporters, or businesses in an export supply chain, that need extra security to get bank finance.

    Guarantee amounts from $350,000.
    Closing date not stated

  • Drought Hardship Loan

    Federal · Australian Government

    Farm businesses hit by at least 2 years of drought and expected to be financially affected for at least the next 12 months.

    Loans of up to $250,000.
    Closing date not stated

  • Producer Offset Loan Solution

    Federal · Australian Government

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies with a documentary, film or TV project that qualifies for the Producer Offset.

    Loans between $100,000 and $3 million.
    Closing date not stated

  • Business Loan Package

    Federal · Australian Government

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned small businesses needing finance for working capital, equipment or buying a business.

    Loans of between $10,000 and $5 million.
    Closing date not stated

  • Start-Up Finance Package

    Federal · Australian Government

    People aged 18 or over of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent who own at least 50% of a new business.

    Finance package of up to $150,000.
    Closing date not stated

  • AgBiz Drought Loans

    Federal · Australian Government

    Viable small businesses in a drought-affected area that directly supply goods or services related to primary production to farm businesses.

    Loans of up to $500,000.
    Closing date not stated

  • Export Finance Australia Loans

    Federal · Australian Government

    Small to medium businesses with an ACN, turnover over $250,000 and at least 2 years of trading that export directly or supply exporters.

    Loans from $350,000.
    Closing date not stated

  • Agristarter Loans

    Federal · Australian Government

    First-time farmers buying or setting up a farm they will control, or farm businesses planning a succession.

    Loans of up to $2 million.
    Closing date not stated

  • Farm Investment Loans

    Federal · Australian Government

    Farm businesses wanting finance to grow, reach new markets, refinance debt or prepare for drought.

    Loans of up to $2 million.
    Closing date not stated

  • Small Business Export Loan

    Federal · Australian Government

    Small to medium exporters with an ACN and annual turnover over $250,000.

    Loans of $20,000 to $350,000.
    Closing date not stated

  • Landing Pads

    Federal · Australian Government

    Market-ready Australian tech startups and scaleups planning international expansion or investment.

    Tailored advice and in-market experiences.
    Closing date not stated

  • Research and Development Tax Incentive

    Federal · Australian Government

    Companies in any industry that run eligible R&D activities. Sole traders and partnerships generally can't claim; it's for companies.

    A tax offset for R&D expenditure of up to $150 million.
    Closing date not stated

  • Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial (VEHVT)

    Victoria · Victorian Transport Association with government

    Victorian freight and logistics operators selected for the Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial run by the Victorian Transport Association.

    Free trial of an electric heavy vehicle.
    Closing date not stated

  • Employer Support Payment Scheme (ESPS)

    Federal · Australian Government

    Businesses that employ an Australian Defence Force reservist, and self-employed reservists, for eligible periods of service.

    Weekly payments equal to average adult earnings.
    Closing date not stated

  • Launch into Work

    Federal · Australian Government

    Businesses with entry-level jobs that are willing to co-design a pre-employment training project with the department.

    Opportunities to recruit new staff.
    Closing date not stated

  • WaterSmart Business Rebate VIC

    Victoria · Victorian Government

    Small businesses in the Barwon region whose property is a Barwon Water non-residential customer connected to mains water.

    Rebates for 50% of the total expenditure up to a maximum of $1,500 per property.
    Closing date not stated

  • Real Jobs, Real Wages

    Federal · Australian Government

    Employers with an ongoing vacancy who want help with inclusive recruitment and access to hiring support.

    Funding and support varies.
    Open, no fixed closing date

  • Simplified Trading Stock Rules

    Federal · Australian Government

    Small businesses that meet the ATO turnover test and can reasonably estimate that stock on hand changed by no more than $5,000 over the year.

    The option of using simplified trading stock rules at stocktake time.
    Closing date not stated

  • Self-Employment Assistance

    Federal · Australian Government

    People aged 15 or over (18 or over for coaching) who want to start a business or need help refocusing an existing small business.

    Various self-employment services, including advice, coaching and training.
    Closing date not stated

  • Farm Household Allowance Program

    Federal · Australian Government

    Farmers and farming families in financial hardship.

    Various financial support programs and services are available.
    Closing date not stated

  • Industry Growth Centres Initiative

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian business owners and researchers in one of the 6 priority sectors listed on the official page.

    Support for your business or research collaboration.
    Closing date not stated

  • Innovate to Grow

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian small to medium businesses that are exploring or planning research and development.

    Research and development support.
    Closing date not stated

  • Register of Approved Occupational Clothing

    Federal · Australian Government

    Any Australian employer with a distinctive, non-compulsory uniform that employees can wear.

    Registering a uniform will allow your employees to claim tax deductions for the costs of the uniform, its laundry, dry-cleaning and repair.
    Closing date not stated

  • Farm Management Deposits Scheme

    Federal · Australian Government

    People carrying on a primary production business who meet the ATO's income and other conditions.

    Tax deductions on farm management deposits.
    Closing date not stated

  • Accelerated Depreciation for Primary Producers

    Federal · Australian Government

    Primary producers who buy or build eligible primary production assets.

    Tax deductions for certain depreciating assets used in primary production.
    Closing date not stated

  • Small Business Income Tax Offset

    Federal · Australian Government

    Sole traders and people with a share of small business income from a partnership or trust that meets the turnover test. The ATO calculates it from your tax return.

    Tax offsets of up to $1000 per year.
    Closing date not stated

  • Trunk Infrastructure Fund

    Victoria · Department of Government Services

    Businesses and local governments with co-funded projects ($500,000 to $2 million) that establish or expand industrial or employment sites in regional Victoria. Open until funds run out.

    $500,000 - $2,000,000
    Open, no fixed closing date

  • Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme

    Federal · Australian Government

    Rural and regional businesses that can't find enough local workers for seasonal or longer-term unskilled to semi-skilled roles.

    Access to a reliable workforce.
    Closing date not stated

  • Economic Resilience Program

    Federal · Australian Government

    Australian manufacturing and logistics businesses (especially freight, fuel, fertiliser and plastics supply chains) materially affected by the disruptions. Loans up to $5 million go through participating banks.

    Zero interest loans.
    Closing date not stated

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