Farming businesses, agribusinesses and primary producers can access a wide range of government grants for productivity, sustainability, drought resilience and export market access. Every state government runs programs alongside the federal government — covering everything from farm infrastructure to agricultural technology adoption.
In Victoria, victoria's business grant landscape combines strong state programs through business victoria, launchvic and creative victoria with substantial commonwealth support.
Open programs
6 totalA $50 million regional stream supporting fast-growing businesses to enhance economic development and generate capital investment and new jobs in regional cities and towns across Victoria. The fund supports growth in priority industries including advanced manufacturing, health technologies, circular economy projects, digital technologies, and agribusiness.
CivVic Labs is LaunchVic's program inviting aspiring and early-stage founders to work on innovation challenges identified by government. Through a 6-week bootcamp experience, entrepreneurs learn from industry experts and test their startup ideas with policy makers and Victorian citizens, supported by equity-free funding. At the end of the program, top teams can secure further seed funding to bring their prototype to life.
The Portland Diversification Fund supports businesses seeking to develop and/or expand operations that diversify existing supply chains in Portland and the Glenelg Shire. It leverages existing and emerging opportunities to maximise the benefits of economic diversification, growth, and resilience in the Portland and Glenelg Shire economies as part of the Portland Economic Diversification Plan.
The Regional Worker Accommodation Fund delivers new accommodation for regional communities where workers in key industries are struggling to find places to live. The program increases the supply of appropriate and affordable accommodation for key workers and their families, supporting employers to attract and retain workers in industries that need it most. It aims to increase prosperity, opportunity, and liveability for regional communities.
The Regional Jobs Fund supports projects that create employment opportunities across regional Victoria in industry sectors with competitive advantage, including food and fibre, advanced manufacturing, and professional services. The fund attracts new investment, creates new jobs, and supports local businesses to improve productivity and competitiveness in regional and rural Victoria.
The Investment Fast-Track Fund supports regional Victorian projects by fast-tracking business case development and planning for medium to longer term strategic investment projects. It funds activities that mobilise investment projects to help them become investment-ready. The program aims to accelerate and expand investment in key projects for rural and regional communities.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.