Victoria's business grant landscape combines strong state programs through Business Victoria, LaunchVic and Creative Victoria with substantial Commonwealth support. Key sectors include clean energy, advanced manufacturing, creative arts, agribusiness and high-growth startups. The Victorian Government's investment in startup ecosystems and innovation hubs makes it especially strong for technology and creative businesses. Businesses across metro Melbourne and regional Victoria can access targeted programs for growth, sustainability and workforce development.
- LaunchVic runs dedicated programs for early-stage and high-growth Victorian startups
- VicScreen and Creative Victoria fund screen production, creative projects and cultural organisations
- Business Victoria connects businesses to federal programs and state-funded advisory services
Featured Programs
Highest value open grantsA $4.05 million funding stream within the Distillery Door Program that supports eligible distillers to establish, enhance, or promote a distillery door experience to increase visitation. This component of the broader $20 million package aims to boost Victoria's visitor economy through the distillery industry.
Supports Victorian production companies, originators and key creatives to produce high-quality, diverse and engaging film, television, online and virtual reality (VR) projects. Provides cash investment of 3-10% of Victorian production spend (capped at $500,000), with potential for greater investment for projects offering exceptional economic impact, employment opportunities, significant Victorian IP, or cultural value.
Supports Victorian digital games companies and key creatives to develop and release high-quality, diverse and engaging digital games across PC, consoles, mobile, VR, AR, and XR platforms. Funds Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production phases with up to $300,000 per stage and up to $500,000 per project available as cash-flow, with equity remaining with the company or individual.
All Open Programs
51 programsGrant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying.