Hospitality & tourism grants in Victoria

11 open grants and programs for hospitality & tourism businesses in Victoria: 2 federal, 1 Victorian Government and 8 council. Sorted by closing date. Each listing has a plain-English summary of who can apply and a link to the official guidelines.

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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

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